Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134625928
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Apart from aiding in the circulation, the lymphatic system (or circulatory system) plays the main role in immunity. The bacterial and tumor cells are removed from the lymphatic stream by the cells present in the lymph nodes and, thus, the body is protected.

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