NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Lymph vessels

In anatomy, lymph vessels are thin walled, valved structures that carry lymph away from the tissues, through the lymph nodes and thoracic duct back to the general circulation. They are, therefore, highly analogous to veins and venules.

Immune system - Lymphatic system
Lymph nodes - Lymph - Lymphocytes - Lymph vessels - Thoracic duct
Bone marrow - Spleen - Thymus - Tonsils

Categories: Lymphatic system | Anatomy stubs

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	Lymph nodes are small round or bean-shaped structures located at points along the lymphatic vessels.
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	Newly produced lymphocytes enter the lymph and are carried by the lymphatic vessels back to the venous system where they enter the circulation.

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