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Organization of the lymphatic network. Afferent lymphatics start as blind-ended capillaries in peripheral tissues [32]. These then branch and merge with collecting vessels, which feed into a draining lymph node [33]. The endothelium of collecting vessels has continuous zippers that prevent vascular leaks and allow transport of the lymph. Lymph fluid and leukocytes leave the lymph node through the efferent collecting vessels.
