The lymphatic system

Roberts, Anne; Gardiner, Peter

doi:10.1007/978-1-349-14041-1_3

Anne Roberts &
Peter Gardiner

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Abstract

AbstractThe lymphatic system consists of:

thin-walled lymphatic vessels that empty into veins
lymph nodes, found in groups along blood vessels
accessory organs: tonsils and adenoids, thymus, spleen.

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Roberts, A., Gardiner, P. (1995). The lymphatic system. In: Systems of Life. Skills Update Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14041-1_3

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