Assertion: lymphatic system | /r/CapableOf | help defend the body
Facets:
value: against infection
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: against bacteria
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: against viruses
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: against fungi
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: against illness-causing germs
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: against other diseases
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: by producing white blood cells
type: MANNER
value: by eliminating infections
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: The lymphatic system also helps defend the body against infection.
text: The lymphatic system helps keep the body healthy by eliminating infections and diseases.
text: In addition to serving as a drainage network, the lymphatic system helps protect the body against infection by producing white blood cells called lymphocytes , which help rid the body of disease-causing microorganisms.
text: The lymphatic system helps to defend the body against infections and other diseases.
text: It transports lymph from the periphery to the venous system to maintain fluid balance, and it serves an immune function, helping to protect the body from infection.
text: The lymphatic system helps defend the body against illness-causing germs, bacteria, viruses and fungi.