Lymphatic System! Lymphatic system is made up of:! ! • Lymph nodes - filter lymph - Lymph— fluid in the tissue spaces that carries protein molecules! and other substances back to the blood! • Lymphatic vessels –permit only 1-way movement! • Tonsils - 3 masses of lymphoid tissue! • Thymus – produces T-cells! • Spleen – breaks down old red blood cells! ! !
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