Lymphatics: The Body's Cleansing Network

The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in the gastrointestinal system by managing interstitial fluid and removing metabolic waste. Nutrients and oxygen are delivered to cells through the arterial and vascular systems, but after consumption, waste products must be processed. While some waste can exit via veins, larger particles are filtered out by the lymphatic system, which acts as a 'garbage can.' The lymphatic system transports this waste to lymph nodes, which serve as checkpoints that eliminate pathogens and toxins, effectively maintaining the body's internal environment and health.