The Lymphatic System a subdivision of the cardiovascular system
Lymph: A colorless liquid that transports substances
Function 1.Transport excess fluid away from interstitial spaces and return it to the bloodstream 2.Fight infection
Structures Lymphatic capillaries Closed-ended Allows entrance of interstitial fluid Lymphatic vessels Lead to lymph nodes Lymph nodes Filtering Lymphocyte production Lymph organs Thymus, spleen, bone marrow
Where are the organs of the lymphatic system?
Thymus: maturation of T cells
Spleen: filters and stores blood
Bone Marrow: production of blood cells