Organs Within The Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system plays a major role in growth and development. The organs within the lymphatic system are the tonsils, spleen, and thymus. All three of these organs have one function: filtration. As a whole the lymphatic system also works with the body when fighting infections. The cycle of infection that was drawn in class shows how an infection starts and can either pass on to another person or if a person has a higher immunity they may not obtain the sickness. Factors that determine a person’s immunity can include: age, if a person has had certain vaccines, if a person has chronic illnesses, and if a person has had any of the organs that are in the lymphatic system removed.
The lymphatic system is important in development because the