Lymphatic System

fluid that contains white blood cells that flows throughout the body

filters harmful substances from the tissues and assists in immune responses

devours foreign particles

largest lymphatic organ that can be easily injured and filters foreign materials from the blood, and remove damaged or old red blood cells

soft gland with 2 lobes that is involved with immune responses and is largest during infancy when immunity is most critical

creates antibodies

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