21. The lymphatic system serves three major purposes : fluid recovery, immunity, and lipid absorption. 22. The adult worms only live in the human lymphatic system . 23. Sappey was a highly regarded anatomist remembered for his research of the lymphatic system . 24. Tonsils are part of the lymphatic system , which fights infections. 25. The lymphatic system is made up of several lymph nodes connected by lymph vessels. 26. He is remembered for his pioneer investigations of the lymphatic system in birds and humans. 27. Working with cadavers, he mastered a process that involved injecting the lymphatic system with mercury. 28. It can also be caused by a compromising of the lymphatic system resulting from cellulitis. 29. They do not correspond to muscular, or lymphatic systems . 30. Ong himself is suffering from a recurrence of lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system .