Lymphatic+Sytem

The **lymphatic system** consists of organs, ducts, and nodes. It transports a watery clear fluid called lymph. This fluid distributes immune cells and other factors throughout the body. It also interacts with the blood circulatory system to drain fluid from cells and tissues. The lymphatic system contains immune cells called **lymphocytes**, which protect the body against antigens (viruses, bacteria, etc.) that invade the body. See more on lymphocytes below. It is abnormal cells of this type that cause lymphoma. **Main functions of the lymphatic system**
 * [[image:http://www.lymphomation.org/images/01-bullets-square-small-11pt_copy(1).gif width="8" height="8" caption="bullet"]] || "to collect and return interstitial fluid, including plasma protein to the blood, and thus help maintain fluid balance,  ||
 * [[image:http://www.lymphomation.org/images/01-bullets-square-small-11pt_copy(1).gif width="8" height="8" caption="bullet"]] || to defend the body against disease by producing lymphocytes,  ||
 * [[image:http://www.lymphomation.org/images/01-bullets-square-small-11pt_copy(1).gif width="8" height="8" caption="bullet"]] || to absorb lipids from the intestine and transport them to the blood."  ||

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