Lesson 7 - Lymphatic and Respiratory Systems Flashcards
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the lymphatic system is composed of…(4)
lymphatic organs, tissues, nodes, and vessels
some lymphatic organs (3)
tonsils, thymus, and spleen
the lymphatic system functions to…(3)
- transport tissue fluid (lymph) to blood vessels and back into the circulatory system
- protect the body by removing foreign material like bacteria from the lymphatic stream
- acting as a site for lymphocyte multiplication
where are the tonsils located?
the pharyngeal region
where is the thymus located?
the thorax
when is the thymus most active?
during youth
where is the spleen?
curves around the left side of the stomach
where are Peyer’s patches located?
in the intestine
where is the appendix?
the lower right quadrant of the abdomen
what do lymphatic capillaries do?
they collect fluid (H2O and other proteins) that is not collected and transported through venules
collection/transport of lymph (6)
lymphatic capillaries -> lymphatic collecting vessels -> lymphatic trunks -> right lymphatic duct/thoracic duct -> brachiocephalic vein
right lymphatic duct drains…(2)
lymph from the upper body in some people, in others it drains into veins of the neck
the thoracic duct drains lymph from…
pretty much everywhere except for where the right lymphatic duct drains
lymph vessels contain ___ tunics
three
what do lymph vessels have to prevent backflow?
one way valves
how is lymph moved through vessels?
flow of lymph caused by ‘squeezing’ of vessels by surrounding skeletal muscle contractions
two portions of lymph nodes
- medulla
- cortex
where are large lymph nodes located? (3)
- inguinal
- axillary
- cervical
regions
what are lymph nodes usually embedded in?
connective tissues
lymph nodes: cortex (2)
- inner cortex of T cells
- outer germinal center of B cells
B cells
produce antibodies
T cells (2)
- provide cellular immunity
- interact w/ foreign proteins and become activated to destroy foreign cells
lymph nodes: medulla
medullary cord contains mostly macrophages that destroy foreign matter that arrives in the fluid
five major classes of antibodies
- IgM
- IgG
- IgD
- IgA
- IgE