How does the Lymphatic System Work?

The lymphatic system is the core component of our immune system. It is associated with the immune system in such a way that the two systems are almost indifferent. For this reason, in common usage, they're often used interchangeably. Definition: The lymphatic system can be described as a drainage system of the human body that retrieves and carries excess fluids from tissues to the bloodstream. Functionally, this system is in close association with the circulatory system. However, unlike the cardiovascular system, the lymph drainage is a one-way flow, not a circulation. The lymphatic system consists of all cells, tissues, and organs that contain aggregates of lymphocytes, including the lymph organs (e.g. red bone marrow, thymus gland, spleen, lymph nodes and lymphoid nodules) lymph capillaries, lymph vessels and lymph ducts. How It Works Because of blood pressure in the circulatory system, constituents of blood – mainly water but also comprise solutes (e.g., electrolytes and