The Lymphatic System
In the Lymphatic System, organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts and lymph vessels work together to transport lymph. The functions of each component are as follows:
Lymph: Fluid containing lymphocyte cells
Lymph Vessels: Tubes that carry lymph throughout body
Lymphocytes: White blood cells that fight infection and disease
Lymph Nodes: Organs found in chest, groin, underarm, neck which filter lymph fluid. When bacteria is recognized, lymph nodes try to create more white blood cells to fight it off. This causes inflammation of lymph nodes. Doctors often examine lymph nodes at sign of sickness.
Tonsils and Adenoids: Trap bacteria and viruses and prevent infections with antibodies and other cells.
Spleen: Produces lymphocytes
Thymus: Processes lymphocytes and programs them to fight antigens
Lymph: Fluid containing lymphocyte cells
Lymph Vessels: Tubes that carry lymph throughout body
Lymphocytes: White blood cells that fight infection and disease
Lymph Nodes: Organs found in chest, groin, underarm, neck which filter lymph fluid. When bacteria is recognized, lymph nodes try to create more white blood cells to fight it off. This causes inflammation of lymph nodes. Doctors often examine lymph nodes at sign of sickness.
Tonsils and Adenoids: Trap bacteria and viruses and prevent infections with antibodies and other cells.
Spleen: Produces lymphocytes
Thymus: Processes lymphocytes and programs them to fight antigens