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Chapter 21 The Lymphatic System

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<strong>Lymphatic</strong> and Immune <strong>System</strong>s<br />

(a)<br />

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Tissue fluid<br />

Tissue cell<br />

<strong>Lymphatic</strong><br />

capillary<br />

Arteriole<br />

Capillary bed<br />

• maintain fluid balance<br />

Venule<br />

Figure <strong>21</strong>.3a<br />

• protect body from infection and disease<br />

<strong>21</strong>-3

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