What are the main organs of the lymphatic system and what are their functions?
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The lymphoid organs assist the lymphatic system. They include the thymus, spleen, tonsils, and appendix, along with some special tissue in the gut: The thymus: The thymus is located in the thoracic cavity, just under the neck. It's made up of two lobes of lymphoid tissue. The cortex is where immature lymphocytes first go to become T cells, but their maturation finishes in the medulla.The spleen’s main function is to filter the blood. It removes old or damaged red blood cells, which are phagocytized by macrophages. The spleen also detects viruses and bacteria and triggers the release of lymphocytes .Although it’s made of lymphatic tissue, the appendix doesn’t appear to have much lymphatic function in humans, but it does release some mucus into the large intestine.