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The 11 Organ systems of the body (cont'd)
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Components:
Red bone marrow, thymus, lymphatic vessels, thoracic duct, spleen, and lymph nodes.
Function(s):
Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns to blood; disposes of debris in the lymphatic stream; houses white blood cells(lymphocytes)involved in immunity. The immune response mounts the attack against foreign substances within the body.
URINARY SYSTEM:

Components:
Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra,etc.
Function(s):
Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body; regulates water,electrolyte, and acid-base balance of the blood.