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Functions of the Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system
A diagram of fluid movement in the lymphatic system.
This diagram of the lymphatic system indicates the artery containing high pressure oxygenated blood, capillary, vein containing low pressure deoxygenated blood, large lymph vessel with valves, lymph node, lymph, lymph capillary, and cells. The process includes tissue fluid with oxygen and food passing out of capillaries, tissue fluid with cell waste products entering capillaries, and tissue fluid with cell waste products enters lymph vessels.
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"Anatomy and Physiology of Animals/Lymphatic System."
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