Modelling the lymphatic system: challenges and opportunities

lymphatic system  The lymphatic system includes lymph vessels, lymph fluid, and lymph tissues and organs The The lymphatic system is a collection of organs involved in the production, maturation, and harboring of white blood cells called lymphocytes

Key points · The lymphatic system works in parallel with the cardiovascular system and has a network of vessels and key lymphoid organs · The lymphatic vasculature is more conducive to immune induction and tolerance than the blood vasculature Lymphatic System in Immune Regulation : Implications

1 Function The lymphatic system has four key functions: to remove excessive tissue fluid, to transport waste materials to the bloodstream, to Glossary of the Lymphatic System · Immune system · Innate immunity · Adaptive immunity · Spleen · Thymus · Tonsils · Lymph · Lymph node