The symptoms of flu usually develop within one to three days of becoming infected. Most people will feel better within a week. However, you may have a lingering cough and still feel very tired for a further couple of weeks. Flu can give you any of the following symptoms: a sudden fever â a temperature of 38C (100.4F) or above.
The lymphatic system has three functions: 1  The removal of excess fluids from body tissues. 2  This process is crucial because water, proteins, and other substances are continuously leaking out of tiny blood capillaries into the surrounding body tissues. Absorption of fatty acids and subsequent transport of fat, chyle, to the circulatory system. 2  Production of immune cells (such as lymphocytes, monocytes, and antibody producing cells called plasma cells).
The lymphatic system consists of organs, ducts, and nodes. It transports a watery clear fluid called lymph. This fluid distributes immune cells and other factors throughout the body. It also interacts with the blood circulatory system to drain fluid from cells and tissues. The lymphatic system contains immune cells called lymphocytes, which protect the body against antigens (viruses, bacteria, etc.) that invade the body. See more on lymphocytes below. It is abnormal cells of this type that cause lymphoma. Main functions of the lymphatic system.