Question

Explain the functional significance of lymphatic system?

Answer 1

Human Lymphatic System comprises of lymph, lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic vessels, lymphatic ducts and lymphatic nodes.

Functional significance of lymphatic system

(i) It removes $C{O}_2$ and other metabolic waste from the tissue where blood vessels cannot reach.

(ii) Lymphatic blood capillaries of intestine are called lacteals, which help in absorption of fats.

(iii) Lymph filters throughout lymph nodes where phagocytotic WBC and macrophages are present in a good number which eats harmful microorganisms and removes foreign particles from the body fluid.