Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 36, Problem 12SQ
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Concept introduction: Lymphatic system in the human body is a complex network of organs and tissues that help the body to get rid of all sorts of wastes and toxins produced in the body. The cardinal component of the lymphatic system is a fluid known as lymph, which is transported all over the body. Lymph is mainly composed of numerous infection-resisting white blood cells.
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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