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Is the lymphatic system the same thing as the immune system?
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Not really: Lymph nodes are stations connected by chains lymphatics they are the filter for toxins and alert soldiers like tonsils are the first soldiers and try to limit infection there. Immunity is in blood igg and mucous iga.
Answered 4/7/2013
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