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The lymphatic system serves which purpose?

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One of the lymphatic system's primary jobs is to collect excess fluid (particularly lymph fluid) surrounding the body's tissues and organs and return it to the bloodstream.

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If the lymphatic system didn't drain excess fluid from the tissues, the lymph fluid would build up in the body and cause swelling. hope this helps!

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The lymphatic system is our body's 'sewerage system'. It maintains fluid levels in our body tissues by removing all fluids that leak out of our blood vessels. The lymphatic system is important for the optimal functioning of our general and specific immune responses.
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