


Instead, it requires movements such as gravity or pressure. However, unlike the circulatory system, there is no central “pump” to move lymph through the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a circulatory system that transports excess fluid (or lymph), bodily waste, and white blood cells back into the bloodstream. It also transports bodily waste to the appropriate organs to be removed from the body. Lymph carries white blood cells through the body, which is essential for excellent immune functioning. The entire system is responsible for draining fluid (lymph) from your tissues back to the bloodstream.

The lymphatic system is made up of the spleen, tonsils, thymus, lymph vessels, and hundreds of lymph nodes spread throughout the body. Although it is essential for health and wellness, many people are not aware of how the lymphatic system functions in the body.
