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LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM. CHAPTER 12. LYMPHATIC SYSTEM. CONSISTS OF 2 PARTS LYMPHATIC VESSELS- transport fluids that have escaped the cardiovascular system called LYMPH 2. LYMPHATIC ORGANS- (lymph nodes)- filter the fluid and kill off invaders with lymphocytes. Lymphatic Vessels.

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LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

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  1. LYMPHATIC SYSTEM CHAPTER 12

  2. LYMPHATIC SYSTEM • CONSISTS OF 2 PARTS • LYMPHATIC VESSELS- transport fluids that have escaped the cardiovascular system called LYMPH 2. LYMPHATIC ORGANS- (lymph nodes)- filter the fluid and kill off invaders with lymphocytes

  3. Lymphatic Vessels Very similar to veins with lymph capillaries becoming successively larger and eventually called LYMPHATIC COLLECTING DUCTS. Have valves very similar to veins that help to move lymph RIGHT LYMPHATIC DUCT – collects lymph from the right arm and right thorax and right head- drains into the subclavian vein THORACIC DUCT- collects lymph from the rest of body – drains into the sub clavian vein

  4. LYMPH NODES -KIDNEY SHAPED -ABOUT 1 INCH LONG -about 1000 found in the body -contains large amounts of lymphocytes –B cells and T cells -FOUND IN CLUSTERS IN 3 MAJOR REGIONS 1. AXILLARY– (armpit) 2. CERVICAL- (side of neck) 3. INGUINAL- (groin)

  5. LYMPH ORGANS SPLEEN THYMUS TONSILS PEYER’S PATCHES

  6. SPLEEN Located on the left side and curls around the stomach Filters the blood of bacteria, viruses and other debris Breaks down worn out RED BLOOD CELLS so hemoglobin can be reused. Storage site of blood. Produce Lymphocytes

  7. THYMUS • Produces hormones- thymosin that programs lymphocytes • Located low in the throat • More active in youth

  8. TONSILS Lymphatic tissue located in the pharynx- Trap bacteria entering the pharynx May become sore and swollen called --- TONSILITIS

  9. PEYER’S PATCHES “tonsils” of the small intestine Capture bacteria that are found in the digestive system. MUCOSA-ASSOCIATED LYMPHATIC TISSUE(MALT) consists of tonsils and Peyer’s patches which protect the respiratory and digestive tracts from never-ending invasion

  10. NON SPECIFIC DEFENSE SYSTEMS SKIN- SWEAT contains a low pH level preventing bacterial growth SEBUM- contains chemicals toxic to bacteria VAGINAL SECRETIONS- highly acidic

  11. NON SPECIFIC DEFENSE SYSTEM • STOMACH- hydrochloric acid is highly acidic • SALIVA- contains lysozomes- enzyme that kills bacteria • MUCUS- traps organisms from entering the digestive and respiratory systems

  12. SPECIFIC BODY DEFENSES • Commonly called the IMMUNE SYSTEM or IMMUNE RESPONSE • 3 Characteristics • 1. It is ANTIGEN specific • 2. It is SYSTEMIC- (full body) • 3. It has a MEMORY- (T cells)

  13. ANTIGEN • Any substance capable of setting off an immune response. • Almost all things are ANTIGENIC (including our own cells) but our body had learn to identify our cells and these SELF-ANTIGENS do not trigger an immune response in us.

  14. CELLS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM • LYMPHOCYTES- B CELLS- lymphocytes that mature in the bone marrow-produce antibodies and T CELLS- lymphocytes that mature in the thymus- do not produce antibodies– but do release chemicals to spend up phagocytosis by MACROPHAGES • MACROPHAGES- large cells that engulf foreign particles and present the antigen to

  15. IMMUNE RESPONSE

  16. AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MYASTHENIA GRAVIS GRAVES DISEASE

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