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Immune System

Immune System. By: Asia Williams & Trevonta Gibbens. I. The Immune System includes structures like, white blood cells, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, and lymph vessels. A. White Blood Cells. 1. Leukocytes(WBC’s) 2. Thrombocytes(platelets)

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Immune System

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  1. Immune System By: Asia Williams & Trevonta Gibbens

  2. I. • The Immune System includes structures like, white blood cells, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, and lymph vessels.

  3. A. White Blood Cells • 1. Leukocytes(WBC’s) • 2. Thrombocytes(platelets) • 3.Granulocytes(containing large granules in the cytoplasm) • 4. A Granulocytes(without granules) • 5. Lymphocytes(consisting of B cells and basophils)and monocytes.

  4. B. Thymus • 1. The Thymus is a specialized organ of the Immune System.

  5. C. Spleen • 1. The spleen functions as part of the Immune System and contributes to the production and storage of the Circulatory System.

  6. D. Lymph Nodes • 1. Lymph nodes work like filters to remove germs that could get you sick.

  7. E. Lymph Vessels • 1. Lymph vessels transport fatty acids and glycerol as well as excess tissue fluids.

  8. II. • How specifically does the immune system work? 1.The Immune System defends the body from attack by invaders recurring.

  9. III. • What is relationship of the Immune System and other body systems? 1.With circulatory system allows the immune cells to travel throughout the body and survey for infection.

  10. IV. • What medical problems that can be associated with the body system? 1. Allergies, Asthma, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Murmurs and etc.

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