As the lymph fluid moves through the body, it collects waste products and toxins and disposes of them through the bladder, bowel, lungs, and skin. The lymphatic system also takes part in returning plasma proteins to the bloodstream. The antibodies which are made in the lymph nodes help the body to build an effective immunity to infectious diseases. The lymph nodes are involved in defending mechanisms of the body by removing bacteria and toxins. Lymph nodes are very small organs that you can find within the body; they are the site of filtration of the lymph fluid and also activate …show more content…
Antibodies and immune cells in the tonsils help to kill germs and help to prevent throat and lung infection
Adenoids - Like tonsils, adenoids help to defend the body from infection. They trap bacteria and viruses which you breathe in through your nose. They contain cells and antibodies of the immune system to help prevent throat and lung infections.
Thymus - The gland releases a hormone that stimulates the production of a certain type of white blood cell in the bone marrow; these cells, called thymocytes are transported by the bloodstream to the thymus. There, the organ programs the cells to attack antigens that invade the body and to not attack normal cells in the body itself. Once matured, these T lymphocytes, or T cells, circulate through the bloodstream and collect in the lymph organs, the spleen and lymph nodes, for future use.
Lymph nodes - Lymph nodes act as filters or traps for foreign particles and are important in the proper functioning of the immune system. They are packed tightly with the white blood cells called lymphocytes and