Lymphatic vessels help return excess fluid from tissues to the bloodstream. Lymph nodes filter lymph and help fight infections by activating immune cells. Lymphedema, caused by blockages in lymph ...

The kidneys clean your blood and make urine. Each kidney contains about 1.3 million nephrons to filter blood. Kidneys filter your entire blood volume about 300 times per day. The kidneys are the ...

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