3. Function Protects the body from disease and invasion from pathogens Removes interstitial fluid from tissues Absorbs and transports fatty acids and fats to circulatory system
4. Function Lymph means clear water and is fluid and protein that has been squeezed from blood Lymph fluid drains from tissue into lymph capillaries Lymph is drained from tissue and returned to blood Lymph nodes filter the fluid
5. Organs of the Lymphatic System Bone Marrow Lymph Nodes Spleen Thymus Tonsils
6. Organs of the Lymphatic System The spleen helps body fight infection Contains lymphocytes and macrophages Macrophages engulf and destroy bacteria, dead tissue, and foreign matter The spleen removes these elements from the bloodstream
7. Organs of the Lymphatic System Bone Marrow produces lymphocytes (B-Cells) T-lymphocytes (T-Cells) mature in the thymus gland T-Cells protect us from disease
8. Facts Divided into two parts: Conducting system Lymphoid tissue Lymph Nodes are bean shaped and range from a few mm to 1-2 cm The lymphatic system is closely related to the cardiovascular system The lymphatic system returns about 3.17 quarts of fluid each day to the blood
