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Â© iStockphoto.com /Eraxion. Antibodies. The lymph system is the body's drainage system. It is composed of a network of vessels and small structures called lymph nodes. The lymph vessels convey excess fluid collected from all over the body back into the blood circulation. Along the way, however, these fluids are forced to percolate through the lymph nodes so that they can be filtered.
Functions of the Lymphatic System. 1  Drains excess fluid from the tissue spaces (interstitial fluid) and returns it into the blood stream. 2  Carries fats absorbed from the gut (lacteals) into the blood stream where it reaches the liver and is processed. 3  Returns large molecules like proteins back into the circulation.