Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
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ISBN: 9780078024283
Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Theresa Bidle
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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 How the lymphatic system supports both cardiovascular and immune system’s functions.

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The lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system and immune system that haveinterconnected lymphatic vessels which contain a clear fluid called lymph. Lymphatic system comprises lymphatic capillaries, vessels, ducts and trunks. Lymphatic system is also comprised of lymphatic tissues or organs like, tonsils, lymph nodes and nodules, spleen and MALT.

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