Describe why the lymphatic system is often compared to the cardiovascular system. discuss differences and simialatities.

The lymphatic system is much like the circulatory system as they circulate different areas. The circulatory system circulates blood and lymph through veins and capillaries. The lymphatic system circulates lymph through lymphatic vessels which are connected to lymph nodes that filter the lymph. The circulatory system filters blood through the kidneys. They both pump lymph or blood towards the heart.