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.
1 In 2014, 29,532 people received organ transplants. 2  Below is the number of recipients by age group followed by the number who received organs from deceased and living donors: 3  1 - 5 Years: 503 (417 deceased, 86 living donors). 4  6 - 10 Years: 284 (226 deceased, 58 living donors). However, an average of 21 people die each day waiting for transplants that can't take place because of the shortage of donated organs. 2  People of every age give and receive organ donations. 3  In 2014, 29,532 people received organ transplants.