One of the main functions of the lymph system is to provide an accessory return route to the blood for the surplus three litres. The other main function is that of defense in the immune system. Lymph is very similar to blood plasma: it contains lymphocytes and other white blood cells.It also contains waste products and debris of cells together with bacteria and protein.ne of the main functions of the lymph system is to provide an accessory return route to the blood for the surplus three litres. The other main function is that of defense in the immune system. Lymph is very similar to blood plasma: it contains lymphocytes and other white blood cells.
There are currently 121,678 people waiting for lifesaving organ transplants in the U.S. Of these, 100,791 await kidney transplants. (as of 1/11/16) 1. The median wait time for an individualâs first kidney transplant is 3.6 years and can vary depending on health, compatibility and availability of organs.2.
Nationwide, more than 36,000 patients are waiting for an organ transplant. Less than half of these patients will be transplanted; about 2,000 new patients are added to the waiting list each month. 3. At any one time, there are from 200 to 300 patients on Iowa's waiting lists. 4. About one-third of the patients who are on the list for heart, liver and lung transplants die while waiting because of the lack of available organs.