sentence: Lymphatic vessels carry 'lymph', a colorless, watery fluid and white blood cells.
sentences_after: It comes  from interstitial fluid in the tissues which is squeezed out of the blood vessels. The lymphatic system transports infection-fighting cells called lymphocytes, and is involved in the removal of foreign matter and cell debris by phagocytes. A second function is to transport fats from the small intestine to the blood.
concept_name: lymphatic vessel
headings: Lymphatic system
categories: Physiology Immunology