Major Functions
Immune System
It protects our body from diseases and infections.
It stops diseases from getting to important parts of the body
Lymphatic System
It carries fluid around the body and helps maintain fluid balance
Lymph vessels absorb digested fats and carry them to the bloodstream
How does it work to protect you?
Immune System
It attacks all foreign matter, stopping it before it can do any major harm
It builds long term immunity against diseases it has fought off in the past
Lymphatic System
It stops fluids that originate from body tissues from piling up and carries them to places that need them.
It produces lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood vital to the immune system