Overview of the Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system is a series of vessels and nodes that collects and filters excess tissue fluid , before returning it to the

The lymphatic system is one of the most important parts of the immune system, protecting the body from disease and infection It is a system of vessels, nodes

endocrine system The lymphatic system includes: • lymphatic vessels that carry a fluid called lymph • organs where immune cells develop: o bone marrow o thymus

excretory system Children are constantly fighting off new germs and infections Their lymphatic system quickly responds to these foreign particles When this happens, lymph