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1 Since the lymphatic system does not have a heart to pump it, its upward movement depends on the motions of the muscle and joint pumps. 2  As it moves upward toward the neck the lymph passes through lymph nodes which filter it to remove debris and pathogens. Lymph nodes also trap and destroy cancer cells to slow the spread of the cancer until they are overwhelmed by it. 2  Efferent lymphatic vessels carry the filtered lymph out of the node so that it can continue its return to the circulatory system.
About.com states that lymph nodes are found in each part of the body except for the central nervous system. The lymph filtered by these specialized tissues refers to the clear fluid that surrounds the cells. According to About.com, the lymph nodes have an important function of filtering the lymph of pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, dead cells, wastes and cancerous cells. The lymph that is filtered is then returned to the blood to prevent edema or the excess fluid buildup in the tissues. About.com also explains that lymph nodes contain lymphocytes, which are immune system cells that are responsible for identifying and battling pathogens.