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  • Diagram of an adult woman's lymphatic system.
    Rights: Public domain – U.S. Government Published 29 July 2008 Size: 39 KB Referencing Hub media

    The lymph glands, lymph nodes1 and lymphatic vessels of the lymphatic system2.

    1. lymph node: A group of small organs found throughout the body that form part of the lymphatic and immune systems. They filter the lymph to remove bacteria and toxins.
    2. lymphatic system: Part of the immune system that protects the body against 'invaders', like bacteria and parasites. It is a network of small lymph nodes connected by lymph vessels.
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    2. A group of small organs found throughout the body that form part of the lymphatic and immune systems. They filter the lymph to remove bacteria and toxins.

      lymphatic system

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    4. Part of the immune system that protects the body against 'invaders', like bacteria and parasites. It is a network of small lymph nodes connected by lymph vessels.