A part of lymphatic system known as lymphatic capillaries collect the tissue fluid. They have more permeable than the ordinary capillaries and allow passage of large particles like the large molecule proteins.
Lymphatic capillaries: -
The lymphatic capillaries are found in all body tissues except the central nervous system. They run across the body to form larger ducts that intertwine about the arteries and veins.
Lymph glands
All along the lymph vessels are small bean-shaped lymph glands also known as nodes. Generally, one can feel some of the lymph nodes.
Apart from these there are also some other organs that are part of the lymphatic system which are:
- Spleen
- Thymus
- Tonsils
- Adenoids
The spleen is under your ribs on the left side of your body. The spleen works as a filter of lymph fluid.
The thymus is a small gland under your breast bone. The thymus helps to produce white blood cells. It is usually most active in teenagers and shrinks in adulthood.
The tonsils are two glands in the back of your throat. The tonsils and adenoids, also called the 'nasopharyngeal' tonsils, help to protect the opening to the digestive system and the lungs from bacteria and viruses.
The adenoids are at the back of your nose, where it meets the back of your throat.