Lymphatic System Overview: Structure & Function 🩺

Hank describes the structure and function of your lymphatic system and how it supports your cardiovascular and immune systems. He'll explain how your lymphatic system collects, filters, and returns interstitial fluid back into your bloodstream, and how your lymph nodes and lymph organs activate your immune system to fight off infections.

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Chapters:
Introduction: Airport Security 00:00
The Lymphatic System Structure 2:09
Origins of the Lymphatic System: Capillary Beds 3:12
Lymphatic Vessels 3:47
What Does the Lymphatic System Do? 5:05
Lymph Nodes 6:04
Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissues (MALTs) 6:59
Review 8:04

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