Lymphatic System

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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The lymphatic system: Facts, functions & diseases

By Kim Ann Zimmermann, Scott Dutfield last updated

Reference The lymphatic system helps rid the body of toxins. Diseases of this system include lymphadenopathy, lymphoma and other disorders.

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The Human Body: Anatomy, facts & functions

By Rachael Rettner, Scott Dutfield published

Reference Many complex processes go on inside the human body every day.

Scientists discovered the new organ, which consists of fluid-filled spaces, in the body's connective tissue, including in the skin's dermis, which is shown above as the light pink layer at the bottom of this image.

Meet Your Interstitium, A Newfound 'Organ'

By Rachael Rettner published

Researcher say they've found a network of fluid-filled spaces in tissue that hadn't been seen before.

Tuna fish use their lymphatic system to hydraulically control their vertical fins. This use of the lymphatic system — better known for its role in immune function — has never been seen before in an animal with a backbone.

Tuna Fins Are Weirder Than You Think

By Stephanie Pappas published

Tuna fish repurpose their lymphatic system to control their movement.

podoconiosis, elephantiasis

Cases of 'Elephantiasis' Traced to Unexpected Cause

By Sara G. Miller published

elephantiasis, swellling, parasite

Elephantiasis: What Causes This Strange Condition?

By Sara G. Miller published

Here's how elephantiasis affects the body.