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Blood and lymph are physiologically linked as lymph is produced via filtration from blood [1] and eventually returns to the circulatory system to rejoin the blood fluid [2]. Both fluids serve as transport pathways for immune cells [3] and as absorption media for nutrients processed by the digestive system [4].
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Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 1 fact
claimImmune system cells originate in the bone marrow and circulate to peripheral tissues through the blood and lymph.
Human body | Organs, Systems, Structure, Diagram, & Facts britannica.com 1 fact
claimThe human digestive system is composed of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines; it functions to break down food into nutrients for absorption into the blood or lymph and eliminates unusable food portions as fecal matter.
The components of the immune system - Immunobiology - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimLymph is extracellular fluid produced by filtration from the blood that is collected by the lymphatic system.
Human body systems: Overview, anatomy, functions | Kenhub kenhub.com 1 fact
claimCleaned lymph is returned to the circulatory system from the venous angles, rejoining the blood fluid.
Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chop.edu 1 fact
claimLymph is a fluid rich in immune system cells and signaling chemicals that travels from the blood into body tissues via capillaries.