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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 - immune defence, removal of interstitial fluid from tissues and the transport of fats.

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. The lymphoreticular system produces [[Immunology|immune cells]] and removes senescent cells.

Primary (or central) lymphoid tissues can also be referred to as 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 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:

*[[Regional Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|Regional lymphoid tissue]]

*[[Regional Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|Regional lymphoid tissue]]

 

The main functions of the lymphoreticular system are removal of senescent cells and production of [[Immunology|immune cells]]. Immune functions are covered broadly under the [[Primary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|primary]] and [[Secondary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|secondary]] lymphoid tissues of the [[Lymphoreticular System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoreticular system]]

The main functions of the lymphoreticular system are removal of senescent cells and production of [[Immunology|immune cells]]. Immune functions are covered broadly under the [[Primary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|primary]] and [[Secondary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|secondary]] lymphoid tissues of the [[Lymphoreticular System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoreticular system]]