2023年7月31日 · What is the lymphatic system? Your lymphatic system is a network of organs, vessels and tissues that work together to move a colorless, watery fluid (lymph) back into your circulatory system (your bloodstream).

Your immune system is your body’s first-line defense against invaders like germs. It helps protect you from getting sick and promotes healing when you’re unwell or injured. You can strengthen …

Your thymus is a small gland in the lymphatic system that makes and trains special white blood cells called T-cells. The T-cells help your immune system fight disease and infection.

The spleen is a small organ inside your left rib cage, just above the stomach. It’s part of the lymphatic system (which is part of the immune system). The spleen stores and filters blood and makes white blood cells that protect you from infection. Many diseases and conditions can affect how the spleen works. A ruptured (torn) spleen can be fatal.

What are tonsils? Your tonsils are two round, fleshy masses in the back of your throat (pharynx). Part of your immune system, your tonsils are like lymph nodes. They help filter out germs that …

What are adenoids? Your adenoids are glands located in your upper airway, just behind your nasal cavity. Part of your lymphatic and immune system, your adenoids help fight off germs that you breathe in through your mouth and nose.

2022年5月6日 · These cloned B cells — or plasma cells — release millions of antibodies into your bloodstream and lymph system. Antibodies are located in various areas of your body, …

The complement system is part of your body’s immune system that cleans up damaged cells, helps your body heal after an injury or an infection and destroys microscopic organisms like …

2022年6月20日 · What do lymphocytes do? Lymphocytes help your body’s immune system fight cancer and foreign viruses and bacteria (antigens). Lymphocytes help your immune system remember every antigen it comes in contact with. After …

Lymph fluid flows through the tissue that makes up lymph nodes, where the tissue filters and recycles lymph fluid that your body needs. The cells within your lymph nodes will attack, destroy and eliminate waste, especially foreign invaders, to help your immune system keep you healthy.