Question

What is the lymphatic system?

Answer 1

Lymph:

1. Lymph is a colorless fluid containing specialized lymphocytes responsible for the body's immune responses.
2. Lymph also transports nutrition, hormones, and other substances.
3. In the lacteals of the intestinal villi, fats are absorbed by lymph.

Lymphatic system:

1. A vast network of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphatic or lymphoid organs, and lymphoid tissues make up the lymphatic system.
2. One of its main functions is to collect excess lymph fluid from human tissues and return it to the bloodstream.
3. The other main function is that of immune defense.