Components of the Lymphatic System

Disease Resistance

Nonspecific Resistance (Innate Immunity)
Present at birth ad includes defense mechanisms that provide general protection against invasion by a wide range of pathogens
Immunity (Adaptive Immunity)
Involves activation of specific lymphocytes that combat a particular pathogen or other foreign substance
The body system that carries out immune responses is the lymphatic system

Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system consists of several structures and organs that contain lymphatic tissue, bone marrow, and a fluid called lymph that flows within lymphatic vessel