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.
Statistics. 1  139,999 liver transplants from 1988 through 2015. 2  14,794 currently on waiting list for a liver transplant; 121,302 currently on the waiting list total. 3  Due to the organ shortage, over 6,000 precious lives are lost just in America each year. 4  In 2015, 359 liver transplants were made possible by living donors.