The lymphatic system helps to defend the body against infections and other diseases. It's main job is to transport lymph, a fluid that contains infection-fighting white blood cells. Check here for the latest news related to the lymphatic system.
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Does the brain flush out toxins while you sleep?As we sleep, the brain rids itself of waste built up throughout the day. But how?
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What are the systems of the body? Fast facts about the human body and how it worksReference Learn all about the human body's many systems and some of its individual organs, both vital and vestigial.
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The lymphatic system: Facts, functions & diseasesReference The lymphatic system helps rid the body of toxins. Diseases of this system include lymphadenopathy, lymphoma and other disorders.
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Meet Your Interstitium, A Newfound 'Organ'Researcher say they've found a network of fluid-filled spaces in tissue that hadn't been seen before.
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Tuna Fins Are Weirder Than You ThinkTuna fish repurpose their lymphatic system to control their movement.
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Elephantiasis: What Causes This Strange Condition?Here's how elephantiasis affects the body.
