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.
One in ten people on the organ transplant waiting list are dying before an organ is found despite a surge in the number of donors as their families put the brakes on transplants. In 2006, there were 13.1 million signatures on the organ donor register and today there are approximately 21.1 million.