Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Blood vessels and lymph vessels are important parts of the circulatory and lymphatic system. Blood vessels are responsible for carrying blood to different parts of the body. Lymphatic system in the body comprises of lymph vessels and lymph. Lymph vessel is a network of vessels that carry lymph, which is drained into the blood from tissues.
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