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list of component of the lymphatic system and write about each?​

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Answered by DRJEASWARY
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The lymphatic system is a vascular network of tubules and ducts that collect, filter, and return lymph to blood circulation.

The major components of the lymphatic system include lymph, lymphatic vessels, and lymphatic organs that contain lymphoid tissues.

  • Lymph is a clear fluid that comes from blood plasma, which exits blood vessels at capillary beds. This fluid becomes the interstitial fluid that surrounds cells.
  • Lymphatic vessels are structures that absorb fluid that diffuses from blood vessel capillaries into surrounding tissues. This fluid is directed toward lymph nodes to be filtered and ultimately re-enters blood circulation through veins located near the heart.
  • The thymus gland is the main organ of the lymphatic system. Its primary function is to promote the development of specific cells of the immune system called T-lymphocytes.
  • The spleen is the largest organ of the lymphatic system. Its primary function is to filter the blood of damaged cells, cellular debris, and pathogens. Like the thymus, the spleen houses and aids in the maturation of lymphocytes. Lymphocytes destroy pathogens and dead cells in the blood.
  • Tonsils are arrays of lymphatic tissue located in the upper throat region. Tonsils house lymphocytes and other white blood cells called macrophages. These immune cells protect the digestive tract and lungs from disease-causing agents that enter the mouth or nose.
  • Bone marrow is the soft, flexible tissue found inside bone. Bone marrow is responsible for the production of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Bone marrow stem cells play an important role in immunity as they generate lymphocytes. While some white blood cells mature in bone marrow, certain types of lymphocytes migrate to lymphatic organs, such as the spleen and thymus, to mature into fully functioning lymphocytes.
Answered by Anonymous
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The lymphatic system primarily consists of lymphatic vessels, which are similar to the veins and capillaries of the circulatory system. The vessels are connected to lymph nodes, where the lymph is filtered. The tonsils, adenoids, spleen and thymus are all part of the lymphatic system

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