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20 & 21) Lymphatic & Immune System Flashcards

1-18 quiz, 19- lecture notes

1
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the lymphatic trunk that drains the head and neck is called the ___ trunk

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jugular

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the lymphatic trunk that drains the abdominal viscera is called the ___ trunk

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intestinal

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3
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lymph enters a node through a (an) ___ lymphatic vessel

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afferent

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the lymph nodes associated with the lymphatic vessels that drain the lower limbs are located in the ___ region

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inguinal

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5
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lymphatic vessels contain ___ that help prevent the backflow of lymph

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valves

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6
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peyer’s patches, tonsils, and the appendix constitute this group

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MALTs

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7
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lymphatic vessels usually lead to ___ that filter the fluid being transported

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lymph nodes

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8
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large lymphatic organ that filters both blood and lymph

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spleen

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lymph nodes contain large numbers of white blood cells called ___ and macrophages that fight invading microorganisms

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lymphocytes

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10
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antibody producing cells

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B cells

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type of humoral immunity that you get by being exposed to a disease or vaccine

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active

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12
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nonspecific immunity that you are born with

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innate

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specific, acquired immunity

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adaptive

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type of humoral immunity that you can receive from your mother or an antiserum

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passive

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15
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substance released from a cell infected with a virus

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interferons

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16
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the process of a cell engulfing a foreign substance

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phagocytosis

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17
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an important phagocyte of the lymph system

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macrophage

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18
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cytotoxic and helper cells

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T cells

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19
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lymphatic system

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*network of vessels that assist in circulating fluids
*closely associated with the circulatory system

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20
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functions of lymphatic system

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*transporting excess fluid away from interstitial space to the bloodstream
*absorption of dietary fats and transporting fats to the bloodstream
*helps defend the body against disease

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21
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lymphatic pathways

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lymphatic capillaries=> lymphatic vessels=> lymph nodes=> lymphatic trunks=> lymphatic collecting ducts=> subclavian veins

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lymphatic capillaries

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*microscopic, closed end tubes, extend into interstitial spaces, parallel blood capillaries
*single layer simple squamous epithelium
*fluid filters out of capillaries that is reabsorbed, promotes movement of interstitial fluid into lymphatic capillaries

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23
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lymph

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fluid in the lymphatic system

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24
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lacteals

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special lymphatic capillaries that transport absorbed fats to venous circulation

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lymphatic vessels

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*walls similar to veins but thinner
*composed of three layers- endothelial lining, smooth muscle, connective tissue
*large vessels lead to lymph nodes=> larger lymphatic trunk

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26
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lymphatic trunk (collecting ducts)

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*drain lymph from vessels
*collecting ducts drain lymph trunk
*thoracic duct (larger)- drain into left subclavian vein
*right lymphatic duct (smaller)- drains into right subclavian vein

27
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lymph flow

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*filtration from plasma exceeds reabsorption, leading to excess tissue fluid (edema)
*increased tissue fluid = increased hydrostatic pressure forcing fluid into lymphatic capillaries
*skeletal muscle action, respiratory movement, smooth muscle in large lymphatic vessles, and vales help move fluid in lymphatic system

28
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lymphatic cells

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*immune system cells- found in lymphoid tissue (lymphocytes)
*supporting cells- form lymphoid tissue structures

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lymphocytes

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*adaptive immune system (two types)
*T cells (T lymphocytes)
*B cells (B lymphocytes)
*both protect against antigens (e.g. bacteria, toxins, viruses, cancer cells)
*other immune cells: macrophages, dendritic cells, reticular cells

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T cells (T lymphocytes)

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manage immune response and destroy infected cells

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B cells (B lymphocytes)

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produce plasma cells- type of WBC that excrete antibodies

32
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antibodies

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mark antigens for destruction by phagocytosis

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macrophages

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phagocytize foreign substances and help activate T cells

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dendritic cells

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capture antigens and deliver them to lymph nodes and help activate T cells

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reticular cells

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produce reticular fibers (stroma)- support and act as scaffolding for immune cells

36
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lymphatic tissue functions

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*house and provide proliferation sites for lymphocytes
*“surveillance vantage points” for lymphocytes and macrophages as they filter through lymphatic system

37
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lymphatic organs

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*primary lymphoid organs- areas where T and B cells mature (red bone marrow and thymus)
*secondary lymphoid organs- areas where mature lymphocytes first encounter their antigens and become active (nodes, spleen, MALT, diffuse lymphoid tissue)

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lymph nodes function

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*filter potentially harmful particles from lymph
*immune surveillance by macrophages and lymphocytes

39
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lymph nodes

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*bean shaped mass of lymphatic tissue
*collect lymph fluid through afferent vessels into sinuses of lymph nodes, exit through efferent vessels
* afferent vessel=> subcapsular sinus=> smaller sinuses (in cortex and medulla)=> medullary sinuses=> efferent lymphatic vessel=> hilum

40
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cervical lymph nodes

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drain skin of the scalp, face, tissues of nasal cavity and pharynx

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axillary lymph nodes

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drain the upper limbs, wall of thorax, breasts, upper wall of abdomen

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supratrochlear lymph nodes

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located in the elbow region

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inguinal lymph nodes

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drain lower limbs, genitalia, and lower abdominal wall

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pelvic lymph nodes

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drain pelvic viscera

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abdominal lymph nodes

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drain abdominal viscera

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thoracic lymph nodes

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drain thoracic viscera and internal wall of thorax

47
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thymus

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*organ of the lymphatic system, similar to lymph nodes
*located within the mediastinum, posterior to the upper part of sternum
*divided into two lobes
*site of T lymphocyte production
*secretes thymosin- stimulates maturation of T cells

48
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spleen

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*organ of the lymphatic system, similar to lymph nodes, filters blood
*located in upper left abdominal quadrant
*consists of:
white pulp- contains many lymphocytes
red pulp- capillaries in red pulp are porous, cellular debris and other foreign particles are engulfed and destroyed by macrophages.

49
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mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)

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*lymphoid tissue in mucous membranes found throughout the body, protects from pathogens entering the body
*found in respiratory tract, genitourinary organs, digestive tract, tonsils, appendix, peyers patch (in small intestine)

50
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innate (non-specific) defenses

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*general defenses
*protects against many types of pathogens

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adaptive (specific) defenses

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*known as immunity
*more specific and precise, targets specific antigens
*carried out by lymphocytes that recognize foreign molecules

52
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species resistance

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*certain species are resistant to certain diseases
*certain species lack receptors for certain pathogens
*or not appropriate temp, chemical environment for a particular pathogen to proliferate

53
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first line defense

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mechanical barriers: skin and mucous membranes, prevent pathogen entrance

54
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second line defense

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inflammation: triggered when body tissue injured
chemical barriers: enzymes, interferons, defensins, collectins, complements
natural killer (NK) cells
Phacocytosis
fever

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inflammation

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*triggered by tissue injury
*benefits:
prevent spread of damage, disposes of cell debris and pathogens, alerts adaptive immune system, sets stage for repair

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chemical barriers

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*enzymes- provide chemical barrier to pathogens
*interferons- block viral replication, acts against growth of tumors, stimulate phagocytosis
*defensins- peptides produced by neutrophils, cripple microbes
*collectins- proteins that protect against bacteria, yeast and some viruses
*complements- group of proteins stimulate inflammation, attract phagocytes, and enhances phagocytosis

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natural killer (NK) cells

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*small population of lymphocytes
*provide adaptive defenses against viruses, cancer cells (produce Perforins-lyse cell membranes)
*enhance inflammation

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third line of defense

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*adaptive defenses- carried out by lymphocytes and macrophages that recognize specific antigens
*cellular immune response- performed by immune cells
*humoral immune response- performed by antibodies

59
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lymphocyte development

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*origin- originate in red bone marrow
*maturation- B cells in bone marrow, T cells in thymus, lymphocytes in lymph organs
*seeding secondary lymphoid organs and circulation
*antigen encounter and activation
*proliferation and differetiation

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effector cells

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clone cells that fight infections

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memory cells

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respond to same antigen more quickly second time it is encountered

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cellular immune response

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T cell activation by antigenic fragments attached to macrophages, or B cells=> then recognize the antigen=> T cells secrete Cytokines- enhance cellular response to antigen

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humoral immune response

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*B cells activated when antigen fits shape of receptors, bind to them
*cytokine released, T&B cells proliferate

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