Question 1

how does digestive system work together with lymphatic system? the relationship between them?

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GALT: A large proportion of our lymphatic system surrounds the GI tract and is called the Gut-Associated Lymphatic Tissue; it is one of our body's first line of defense against infections as there can be many harmful microbes in our GI tract. For more information see http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/basics/gi_immune.html

Question 2

how does the lymphatic system work together with the circulatory system to fight infection?

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Lymph nodes: Latin lympha "water goddess" - lymph is essentially recycled blood plasma. The lymphatic system returns the interstitial fluid to the thoracic duct and then to the bloodstream, where it is recirculated back to the tissues.Tissues with lymphedema are at risk of infection and ulcer. The lymph reaches the lymph nodes where infection and cancer cells are seperated and processed by the body.

Question 3

how to cleanse the lymphatic system?

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Alternative: Lymphotonic,   2  capsules 3  times a  ?Day.  Wheat  germ  grass  1oz/week.  Radish  juice. 5veges, 5fruits,  5  berries   lot  of  water.

Question 4

what's the function of the lymphatic system?

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Leak Patrol: The blood vessels leak approximately 1-3% of the fluid traveling through them.  The lymph system picks up that extra fluid and (with the help of the skeletal muscles as they flex and relax) slowly returns it to the heart where it rejoins the rest of the fluid.

Question 5

are there exercises for the lymphatic system?

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Aerobic exercises: Aerobic exercises are of repetitive movements that occur over a period of time. Common aerobic exercises are walking, running, and biking. By using various muscle groups, a person pumps blood and lymphatic fluid throughout his body, which ultimately maximizes his body's health from good fluid flow.

Question 6

what causes the lymphatic system to function improperly?

Accepted Answer

Interrupted flow: Several things can interrupt, constrict or obstruct the flow of lymph through the lymphatics  Local surgery or radiation,  tumors,  parasitic infiltration are some.  If you are asking about peripheral edema like swelling of an extremity then cardiovascular conditions can too.  
Lymphocytes are immune system cells that inhabit lymph nodes which requires a different response if that's what you meant

Question 7

why might it be that someone have an overactive lymphatic system?

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Genetics&environment: An overactive immune system can lead to a variety of disorders like asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema. Please see this website for more info. 
https://www.aarda.org/modules.php.

Question 8

what foods or drinks help keep your lymphatic system flowing healthily?

Accepted Answer

Hydration: The lymphatic system drains into the venous system. So keep a healthy hydration status , exercise and avoid prolonged immobilization.

Question 9

the lymphatic system is also called?

Accepted Answer

No other name: However, lymph nodes (the correct name) are sometimes called lymph "glands" (they're not glands, so it's a misnomer).

Question 10

how does the lymphatic system promote disease resistance?

Accepted Answer

Drainage: Lymphatics are necessary for drainage of tissue fluid and are an essential part of the Immune system.  It's a way for germs and debris that get carried by the lymphatic fluid to come in contact with and get processed by the immune system along the way in lymph nodes.

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