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.
Last week, NHSBT revealed that there were more than 4,000 organ transplants in 2012/13, a new milestone. There are 19m people on the Organ Donor Register, almost one in three people in Britain. But those behind the register insist more can be done. At any one time, 10,000 people are waiting for a life-saving transplant and Britain is lagging behind nations such as Spain, Croatia and the US when it comes to organ donation.