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Overview of the Lymphatic System by taccxo14 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The lymphatic system consists of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and lymph fluid. Lymphatic vessels are a one-way drainage system that collects excess fluid from tissues and returns it to the bloodstream. Lymph nodes act as filters along lymphatic vessels and help activate the immune system by housing lymphocytes. The main components of lymph nodes are the cortex, which contains B cell follicles, and the medulla, where lymphocytes circulate and interact with antigens transported by lymph fluid from tissues.
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