EXAM 2 Chapters 16+19 Flashcards
Pulmonary + Lymphatic
3 purposes of the lymphatic system
1.Return of fluid to the bloodstream (plasma - interstitial fluid - lymph)
2. Lymph is filtered by lymph nodes (immunology) - (lymphocytes and macrophages)
3. Lymphatic capillaries (lacteals) pick up dietary fats in the small intestine
Lymphatic vessels are similar to..
Veins
Lymph aided in circulating through its vessels by movement of
skeletal muscles
Right lymphatic duct
Right half of the head, neck, chest, right arm
Thoracic duct
Drains more - everywhere that the right lymphatic duct does not
Where do both right lymphatic and thoracic duct drain
to subclavian veins
MALT
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
Name MALT tissues
Tonsils
Appendix
Peyer’s patches (small intestine)
Lymphadenitis
Inflamed lymph nodes
Lymphangitis
Lymphatic vessels inflamed due to bacterial infection, red streaks on skin
Location of lymph nodes
Cervical
Axillary
Supratrochlear
Pelvic
Abdominal
Thoracic
Inguinal
Which lymph node is often enlarged in children and why
Supratrochlear region - medial elbow
due to cut and scrapes on hands
Immune surveillance
Lymphocytes and macrophages destroying items filtered out of lymph
Thymus gland
In the mediastinum
T-cells mature here with the help of hormones called thymosins
Larger in infancy/childhood
Mature T cell
Distinguishes self from non self
Spleen
Largest lymphatic organ
Reservoir of red blood cells
Describe 2 pulps found in spleen
Red pulp and white pulp
Both types of pulps contain lymphocytes and macrophages
Worn out RBCs are filtered in the red pulp
Innate immunity
Nonspecific defenses of immunity
Something we are born with
1st and 2nd lines of defenses
Adaptive immunity
Specific defenses of immunity
3rd line of defense
1st line of defense
Innate // Mechanical barries such as: intact skin, mucous membranes, cilia, hair, tears, saliva. urine
2nd line of defense
Innate // Chemical barriers such as inflammation, phagocytosis, NK cells, fever
Describe inflammation
- redness - from increased blood flow aided by vasodilation
- swelling - from increased capillary permeability
- heat - hot to the touch. blood is arriving from deeper body parts
- pain - stimulated by nearby pain receptors
Fever
The spleen and liver sequester iron because iron is necessary for bacterial and fungal metabolism in the blood, fever also stimulates phagocytosis
NK cells
Natural killer cells
Puncture “lyse” cell membranes of enemy cells
Performed through the production of perforin
3rd line of defense
Specific // Adaptive
Antigens, T cells, B cells, Plasma cells
Antigen (types)
Proteins
Polysaccharides
Glycoproteins
Glycolipids
Lymphocyte origins
Begins in fetal development
T cells
Target tumor cells, cancer cells, and cells infected with viruses. DO NOT GO AFTER BACTERIA - neutrophils DO
Differentiate into cytotoxic and helper cells
Cytotoxic T cells
Kill enemy cells
Also involved in tissue rejection
Helper T cells
Produce chemicals called cytokines that stimulate other WBCs to act
B cells
Once immune system is activated, they differentiate into memory cells and plasma cells
Memory cells
They remember an antigen previously exposed to in order to speed up the making of appropriate antibodies after being exposed to the same antigen
Detectable levels of antigen in 1-2 days instead of 5-10 days
Plasma cells
Produce Y shaped proteins called antibodies (also called immunoglobulins)
Antibodies combine with the antigen on the pathogen and destroy the pathogen by marking it for phagocytosis
Which immunity is fast/slow?
Innate immunity is fast
Adaptive immunity is slow
Active immunity
The person’s own body makes the antibodies
Passive immunity
The person receives antibodies from another person or an animal
Naturally acquired active immunity
Person exposed to the pathogen from a person or vector who spread the pathogen
Artificially acquired active immunity
Person receives a vaccine / immunization
Naturally acquired passive immunity
Receiving antibodies from the mother’s placenta or breastmilk
Artificially acquired passive immunity
Person is medically administered antibodies