Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The lymphatic system consists of an interconnected network of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, the thymus gland, and the spleen.
The lymphatic system is a part of the immune system functioning to:
- Circulate lymphatic fluid
- Clean lymphatic fluid
- Return proteins to the blood
- Absorb dietary fats
- Manage interstitial fluid volume
- Protect the body from non-self entities
Figure 1: The lymphatic system.