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What is the lymphatic system? Describe the functions of the lymph.

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The lymphatic system is also known as the secondary or accessory circulation system. It comprises lymph capillaries, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and other lymphatic organs.
Functions of Lymph :
1. It acts as a middleman between blood and tissue fluid.
2. It maintains a balance of fluid outside and inside cells, creating a watery environment around the cells.
3. It contains white blood cells that engulf bacteria and protect the body from pathogens.
4. It absorbs fat from the small intestine into the lymph capillaries.
5. It sends the plasma portion of blood that leaks from capillary blood vessels back into the bloodstream through the lymphatic vessels.
6. It assists in protecting the soft tissues of the body, maintaining moisture around organs, and preventing friction between them.
7. It returns proteins from tissue fluid back into the blood.

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