The lymphatic system is the secondary circulatory system that drains excess tissue fluid and transports it back to the bloodstream. Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system lacks a heart and relies on muscle movement and one-way valves to circulate lymph. It is comprised of lymph fluid, capillaries, vessels, nodes, and ducts that work together to filter bacteria and waste from tissues, transport absorbed fat and proteins, and produce immune cells to fight infection. The document then describes each component of the lymphatic system in more detail.