Lymphatic System
History of Rose Ferreira - Sao Paulo, Brasil
Its function is to transport liquids (lymph), fats and immune cells. Remove waste and maintain fluid balance in the body.
Features:
Composed of lymphatic vessels, lymph, lymph nodes and organs (spleen, thymus).
Works together with the circulatory system.
Filters microorganisms and toxins from body tissues.
Examples of components:
Lymph: Liquid that transports white blood cells.
Lymph nodes: "Filters" that fight infections.
Spleen: Produces and destroys old blood cells.
Thymus: Matures T lymphocytes (immune cells).
Features:
Composed of lymphatic vessels, lymph, lymph nodes and organs (spleen, thymus).
Works together with the circulatory system.
Filters microorganisms and toxins from body tissues.
Examples of components:
Lymph: Liquid that transports white blood cells.
Lymph nodes: "Filters" that fight infections.
Spleen: Produces and destroys old blood cells.
Thymus: Matures T lymphocytes (immune cells).