1. The Lymphatic System a subdivision of the cardiovascular system

2. Lymph: A colorless liquid that transports substances

3. Function 1.Transport excess fluid away from interstitial spaces and return it to the bloodstream 2.Fight infection

5. 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

8. Where are the organs of the lymphatic system?

10. Thymus: maturation of T cells

11. Spleen: filters and stores blood

12. Bone Marrow: production of blood cells