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Lymph Glands
The lymphatic vessels (or lymphatics) are a network of thin tubes that branch, like
blood vessels, into tissues throughout the body. Lymphatic vessels carry lymph, a
colorless, watery fluid originating from interstitial fluid (fluid in the tissues). The
lymphatic system transports infection-fighting cells called lymphocytes, is involved in
the removal of foreign matter and cell debris by phagocytes and is part of the body's
immune system. ...
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