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Give the function of Lymphatic system?
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The lymphatic system consists of lymphoid organs and lymph nodes, lymph tissues, and a network of small vessels of tubes that function to collect lymph fluid from the various parts of the body. The lymph tissues in the body are bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, thymus gland, and lymph nodes where the lymph fluid is collected. Lymph nodes are kidney-shaped or round with up to a 1-inch diameter.
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