Exam 2 Flashcards
How does lymphatic system prevent excess accumulation of tissue fluid (edema)?
Absorbs plasma proteins and fluid (2-4 L/day) from tissues and returns it to the bloodstream
How does lymphatic system counteract tissue infections?
Delivers WBCs to the site of infection
How does lymphatic system prevent the spread of malignant cells?
Traps damaged or harmful cells and also can destroy them in lymph glands
How many lymph nodes do we have?
Between 501-700 lymph nodes
About 450
Lymph Fluid
- What is it?
- Where does it originate?
Clear, colorless fluid
Similar to plasma but much less protein
Originates as interstitial fluid
Circulation Pathways of Lymph
- Lymphatic capillaries
- Collecting vessels
- Lymphatic trunks
- Collecting ducts
- -Right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct
Right Lymphatic Duct
Drains lymph from upper right limb and the right side of the head and thorax
Thoracic Duct
Receives lymph from the rest of the body
Arises as enlarged sac called the cisterna chyli
Where does lymph end up?
Goes from lymph nodes to right or left subclavian vein, where it mixes back with the blood
Lymph Capillaries
- -Where are they found?
- -What is their function?
Found throughout the body except in avascular tissue
Deliver lymph to the tissues
How do lymph capillaries collect fluid?
Collect fluid from the tissues
How do lymph capillaries differ from blood capillaries?
Blood capillaries carry blood from small arterioles to small venules
Lymphatic capillaries carry lymphatic fluid from tissue to lymphatic venules
Lymph Nodes
- -What is their function?
- -Where are they located?
- -What do they contain?
- Produce lymphocytes
- Scattered throughout the body, but concentrated near mammary glands, axillae, and groin
- B cells and plasma cells
Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
Diffuse system of small concentration of lymphoid tissue found in the GI tract, thyroid, breast, lung, salivary glands, eye, and skin
Tonsils and MALT Function
Aggregations of lymphocytes in the connective tissues of mucous membranes and various organs
Spleen
NOT a lymphatic organ
Filters blood and removes dead RBCs
Location of the Spleen
Between the stomach, diaphragm, and kidney
Upper left quadrant
Epigastric region
Cisterna Chyli
Sac formed from two lumbar trunks and intestinal trunk that collects a large amount of chyle
Thoracic Duct
On the left
Larger and stronger than right lymphatic duct
Right Lymphatic Duct
Receives drainage from right arm and right side of the thorax and head and empties into the right subclavian vein
Terminal End of the Thoracic Duct
Sometimes called the left lymphatic duct
Final Destination of Lymph Fluid
Circulatory system
Why is the lymphatic system a 1-way system?
Lymphatic system is a return system only; removes fluid from the body and carries it to lymphatic ducts and trunks and puts it back into circulation
Lymphedema
Condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system
Lymphangitis
Inflammation of the walls of lymphatic vessels
Lymphadenitis
Inflammation of the lymph nodes
Specific Immune Defenses
Immunity is directed against a particular pathogen
Body reacts when re-exposed to the same pathogen
Nonspecific Immune Defense
Initial immune reaction against foreign antigens via nonspecific antibodies and immune cells
Acquired Immunity
Immunity that is not inherited
Innate Immunity
Nonspecific defense mechanisms that come into play immediately or within hours of an antigen’s appearance in the body
Active Immunity
The body makes its own antibodies or T cells against a pathogen
Passive Immunity
Body acquires antibodies from another person or an animal that has developed immunity to the pathogen
Injection for Passive Immunity
Immune serum from another person or from animals that have antibodies against a certain pathogen
Injection for Active Immunity
Vaccine that contains dead or weakened pathogens to stimulate an immune response
First Line of Defense
Skin Mucus Tears Cilia Stomach Acid Urine Flow "Friendly" Bacteria
Second Line of Defense
Neutrophils Eosinophils Basophils Macrophages Interferons Complement Proteinsf
Neutrophils
Phagocytize bacteria
Create a killing zone by degranulating and initiating a respiratory burst
Eosinophils
Phagocytize antigen-antibody complexes, allergens, and chemicals
Antiparasitic effects
Basophils
Secrete chemicals to attract other leukocytes
Histamine, leukotrienes, heparine
Also produced by mast cells
Macrophages
Large grouping of monocytes
Form outside of the circulatory system
Possess MHC
Secrete cytokines
Interferons
Produced by virally infected cells (lymphocytes and macrophages)
Diffuse to neighboring cells to induce synthesis of antiviral proteins
Complement Proteins
Inactive proteins in blood plasma
When activated enhance immune, allergic, and inflammatory reactions
Natural Active Immunity
Production of one’s own antibodies or T cells as a result of natural exposure to an antigen
Artificial Active Immunity
Production of one’s own antibodies or T cells as a result of vaccination
Antigen
Molecule or bit of foreign material
Which cells have MHC-I?
Found in the cell membrane of all cells except red blood cells
Which cells have MHC-II?
Found only in antigen-presenting cells (macrophages, B cells, thymus cells)
Normal function of MHC-I?
Contains bits of virus marking cell so T cells recognize
Normal function of MHC-II?
If antigen-presenting cells ingest foreign proteins, they will display as part of MHC-II
Antigen-Presenting Cell
Encounters an antigen and migrates to the nearest lymph node and displays it to the T cells
Costimulation
Signaling process that helps to ensure that the immune system does not launch an attack in the absence of an enemy
T-Cell Receptors
Found on the surface of T cells and is responsible for recognizing fragments of antigen as peptides bound to MHC
Helper T Cells
Necessary for most immune responses
Coordinate humoral and cellular immunity
What happens when a Helper T cell recognizes an Ag-MHC complex?
Secrete interleukins that exert three effects:
- Attract neutrophils and NK cells
- Attract macrophages and stimulate phagocytic activity
- Stimulate T and B cell mitosis and maturation
Interleukins
Any class of glycoproteins produced by leukocytes for regulating immune responses
Activation of Cytotoxic T Cells
Docks on diseased cell with MHC-I protein and delivers a lethal hit of chemicals that will destroy it
Memory Clones
Clones of the cell the helper T cell recognized to make sure it is introduced into the system
Antibody-Mediated Immunity is also called…
Humoral Immunity
Antibody-Mediated Immunity
- Helper T Cells
- Costimulation
- B-Cell receptors
- Plasma cells
- Memory B-cells
- Antibodies
Plasma Cells
Develop from B cells that have been activated by helper T cells
Synthesize and secrete antibodies
Memory B-Cells
Mount a very quick secondary/anamnestic response if exposed to the same antigen
Antibodies
Gamma globulin produced by plasma cells in response to an antigen
Counteract the antigen by means of complement fixation, neutralization of toxins, agglutination, or precipitation
How do T-Cells fight off a pathogen?
Produce perforin, granzymes, interferon, tumor necrosis factor, and other cytokines
How do B-Cells kill off a pathogen?
B-Cells make antigens clump together
Why do we give booster vaccinations?
Immune response “memory” weakens over time
Which cells are involved in cellular immunity?
Lymphocytes
Which cells are involved in humoral immunity?
Antibodies
Cellular Immunity
Lymphocytes directly attack and destroy foreign cells
Humoral Immunity
Antibodies tag pathogens for destruction
Five Classes of Antibodies
IgA IgD IgE IgG IgM
IgA
Able to cross the placenta
Found in tears, saliva, mucus
Prevents pathogens from adhering to epithelia and penetrating underlying tissues
IgE
Involved in allergies
IgM
Produced earlier in an infection
What cells does HIV destroy?
Helper T cells
Passive Immunity
Short-term immunity that results from the introduction of antibodies from another person or animal
Found in vaccines or serum
Advantages of Passive Immunity
Benefits immunosuppressed patients
Protection is immediate
Disadvantages of Passive Immunity
No immunological memory is generated
Short-term protection
Which immunity provides an anamnestic response?
Active immunity
Which immunity has a lag time before an immune response is generated?
Active immunity
Which immunity is immediately effective?
Passive immunity
Which immunity provides only short-term, temporary protection?
Passive immunity
What kind of molecule are complement proteins?
Globulins
Where are complement proteins found?
Liver
General Action of Complement Proteins
Circulate in the blood in inactive form and are activated with the presence of pathogens