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immune system

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network of organs, tissues, cells, and molecules designed to identify and protect the body from infectious disease

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organs and tissues are connected by both _____ and ______

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blood and lymphatic vessels

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Two groups of the immune system

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  1. primary 2. secondary
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primary

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central or regenerative, developing cells, contain developing lymphocytes, bone marrow and thymus

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secondary

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peripheral, contain more mature cells, spleen, lymph nodes, MALT (mucosal associated lymphoid tissue)

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bone marrow

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-site of hematopoiesis (the development of all blood cells from progenitor stem cells) - site of B cell maturation - as persons age, most hematopoiesis in flat bones

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thymus

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-bi-lobed organ in upper anterior thorax - each lobe surrounded by capsule, divided into multiple lobules - rich vascular - undergoes physiologic involution with aging - major site of maturation and selection of T-cells

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sail sign

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radiograph of thymus on chest in infant

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spleen

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large, vascular organ in left upper quadrant of the abdomen . under the diaphragm - has two sections (white and red pulp) - major site of immune responses to pathogens and other foreign substances in the blood

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white pulp

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contains lymphocytes (T-cells near arterioles in the periarteriolar sheath; B cells are more peripheral

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red pulp

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involved with red blood cell breakdown

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lymph nodes

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  • small nodular aggregates of lymphoid tissue (500-600 in human body) - located along lymphatic channels vessels - often the first organized lymphoid structure to encounter foreign antigens
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lymph node structure

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  • outer fibrous capsules - multiple afferent (going in ) lymphatic vessels and one efferent (going out) lymphatic vessel - three concentric regions (the cortex, paracortex, and medulla
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cortex of lymph node contains

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cell aggregates called follicles which may contain germinal centers

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fluid draining from the lymph node is enriched with

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antibodies and lymphocytes

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cervical lymph nodes

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location: head and neck site of drainage- scalp, face, nasal cavity, and pharynx

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axillary lymph nodes

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location: axilla site of drainage- arm, chest wall, and breast

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inguinal lymph nodes

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location- groin site of drainage- genitalia, buttock, anus, abdominal wall, leg

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mediastinal lymph nodes

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location- in/near mediastinum, central posterior thorax site of drainage- mid-chest, upper abdomen, lungs

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mesenteric lymph nodes

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location- lower abdomen, near intestine site of drainage- small and large intestine upper rectum

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MALT

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mucosal associated lymphoid tissue, aggregates of lymphocytes found throughout mucosal surfaces in body; rich in antibodies

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peyers patch

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small masses of lymphatic tissue

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lymphatic system

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white blood cells and plasma (no erythrocytes and not circular system like vascular system) - transports immune cells to and through the nodes and back into circulation - collects/drains excess fluid from the surrounding tissues to return it to the vascular system - absorbs fat from the villi of the small intestine

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Flow of lymphatic fluid is conducted by

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  1. skeletal muscle contraction 2. smooth muscle contractions 3. unidirectional valves 4. arterial pulsation NO “PUMP” (like in the heart for the vascular system)
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T/F lymph fluid flows through multiple lymph nodes before draining back into blood circulation
true
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lymphatic drainage is initiated by
interstitial fluid uptake
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lymph from the upper right side of the body drains to the _________ which empties into the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
right lymphatic duct; right subclavian vein
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lymph from the rest of the body drains to the _______ which empties into the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
thoracic duct; left subclavian vein
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T/F contents of lymph fluid changes as progresses closer to circulation
true increased immune cells and antibodies as it exits through efferent vessel
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lymphedema
interstitial collection of lymph due to disruption of lymphatic flow - usually progressive and can lead to hypertrophy or fibrosis - swelling, skin changes, pain, restricted range of motion, and non-pitting edema
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complications of lymphedema
skin infections, malignancy, reduced quality of life including aspects of emotional physical and social well being
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Two types of lymphedema
primary and secondary
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primary lymphedema
due to genetic disorder can present at any age
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secondary lymphedema
due to underlying disease or is a consequence of prior treatment - in US due to malignancy or cancer therapy (most common in breast cancer patients)
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filariasis
most common cause of secondary lymphedema worldwide - due to infection by nematode - transmitted via mosquitoes (worms reside in lymphatic vessels and nodes in legs and in scrotum)
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diagnosis of filariasis
blood smear (blood draw at night when the organisms are in the peripheral blood)
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treatment of filariasis
diethylcarbamazine (DEC)
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lymphagitis
inflammation fo lymph vessels most common pathogen is streptococcus pyogenes
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chylothorax
term used for accumulation of lymph in the thorax - often caused by accidentally severing the thoracic duct during surgery
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lymphadenopathy
enlargement (less than 1 cm) of one or more lymph nodes
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lymphadenitis
lymphadenopathy with pain and or signs of inflammation
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lymphoma
type of cancer / malignancy of varied cells of the immune system
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two components of adaptive immunity
cell mediated immunity and antibody mediated (humoral) immunity
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innate response cells
monocytes, macrophages, basophils, eosinophils, neutrophils, natural killer cells, and mast cells
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neutrophil is what type of cell and have what function
WBC granulocyte; engulf bacteria and fungi, oxidative burst
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monocyte/macrophages are what types of cells and has what function
WBC mononuclear; engulf bacteria, fungi, and cellular debris, produce cytokines, antigen producing
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eosinophils are what types of cells and have what function
WBX granulocyte, associated with allergic reaction and parasitic infection
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basophils are what types of cells and have what function
WBC granulocytes, associated with hypersensitivity and release of histamines
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mast cells
derived from bone marrow cells; granules contain vasoactive amines like histamine, proteases kill bacteria
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natural killer cells
WBC lymphocytes; recognize stressed or infected cells and kills them by secreting macrophage activating cytokine INF gamma
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B-cell
WBC lymphocyte; specific recognition of antigens as mediator of humoral immunity
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T-cells
WBC lymphocyte; specific recognition of antigens as mediator of cell mediated immunity
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plasma cell
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eosinophil
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monocyte
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lymphocyte
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basophil
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neutophil
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mast cell
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neutrophil
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eosinophil
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mast cell
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dendritic
bone marrow dervived; pharocytic, antigen presenting and initiatio of t-cell responses
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follicular dendritic
mesenchymal dervied; antigen presenting, display antigens to B-cells in humoral immune responses
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cytokines
group of proteins produced and secreted by the immune and nonimmune cells to act as intercellular mediators to alter biological resposnes; can be endocrine, paracrine, or autocrine
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autocrine
same receptors that secretes it ex. IL-2
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paracrine
acts on an adjacent or nearby cell
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endocrine
acts at a distance to stimulate cells
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what signaling pathway do cytokines typically activate
JAK-STAT signaling pathway
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innate immmunity cytokines
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proinflammatory cytokines
TNF alpha, IL 1 and IL 6
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adaptive immunity cytokines
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chemokines
unique type of cytokine; causes cells to migrate towards a concentration gradient of the chemokine two major groups are CC and CXC
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coagulation system
additional molecule of the immune system; cascade of plasma enzymes which with platelets help to form clots
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lomom system
second enzyme cascade tiggered by tissue damage
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protease inhibitors
enzymes that cleave proteins and breakdown inhibitors
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defensins
antimicrobial peptides produced by a variety of cell types that can penetrate microbial membranes and destroy bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses

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