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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
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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.
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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.  
 
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==Lymphoreticular system==
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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:
 
*[[Bone Marrow - Anatomy & Physiology|Bone marrow]]
 
*[[Bone Marrow - Anatomy & Physiology|Bone marrow]]
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