Role of the Lymphatic System in HIV Immune Response

• The lymphatic system includes tissues and organs such as:
  • Spleen
  • Thymus
  • Bone Marrow
  • Lymph Nodes
• These components produce and store cells that fight infection and disease, along with the clear fluid, lymph.
• Lymph carries these cells to different parts of the body.
• Lymph nodes filter the lymphatic fluid and store special cells that can trap cancer cells or bacteria.
• Lymph nodes are critical for the body’s immune response.