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Lymphatic System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The lymphatic system can be divided into two anatomical and functional subsets: [[Lymphatic Vessels - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic vessels]] that carry [[Lymph - Anatomy & Physiology|lymph]] around the body, and the [[Lymphoreticular System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoreticular system]] which describes the lymphoid tissues. The lymphatic system has three functions:
The lymphatic system can be divided into two anatomical and functional subsets: [[Lymphatic Vessels - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic vessels]] that carry [[Lymph - Anatomy & Physiology|lymph]] around the body, and the [[Lymphoreticular System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoreticular system]] which describes the lymphoid tissues. The lymphatic system has three functions - immune defence, removal of interstitial fluid from tissues and the transport of fats.
Primary (or central) lymphoid tissues can also be referred to as the primary lymphoid organs. Maturation of [[Lymphocytes|lymphocytes]] and ([[Leukopoiesis#Lymphopoiesis|lymphopoiesis]]) occurs in the primary lymphoid tissues, with different tissues responsible for maturing different types of [[Lymphocytes|lymphocyte]].The primary lymphoid tissues are:
Primary (or central) lymphoid tissues can also be referred to as the primary lymphoid organs. Maturation of [[Lymphocytes|lymphocytes]] and ([[Leukopoiesis#Lymphopoiesis|lymphopoiesis]]) occurs in the primary lymphoid tissues, with different tissues responsible for maturing different types of [[Lymphocytes|lymphocyte]].The primary lymphoid tissues are: