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What is the lymphatic system? |
The lymphatic system is part of the cardiovascular system and an important part of the immune system, comprising a network of lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph directionally towards the heart. * the lymphatic system runs parallel to the cardiovascular system. Together they return fluid to the body |
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What is inflammation? |
Inflammation is a local defensive response to any type of cellular/tissue damage, examples include microbial infection, heat, radiation, sharp objects, acids. |
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What are the functions of inflammation? |
- destroy the microbe and remove its by-products (like toxins) - if destruction is not possible, to limit the effects on the body by walling off the microbe and it's by-products. - repair or replace tissue damaged by microbe or its by-products. |
