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L21. Lymphoid System Flashcards

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What is the thymus

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What are the components in the thymus

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Connective tissue forms the outer ‘capsule’ which is mesodermally derived.
Reticular epithelial portion (endodermally-derived)
-reticular because the epithelium is not continuous
- forms ‘net-like’ structures throughout the thymus

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Describe each lobule in the thymus

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  • outer basophillic cortex : cortex contains T-cells

- inner medulla (eosinophillic-pink) has HC (Hassall’s Corpuscles

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What are Hassall Corpuscles , where are they found

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  • found in medulla of a thymus lobule
  • HC clusters of reticular epithelial cells in medulla
  • produce cytokines for T-cell development
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What is the cytokine for T-cell developmengt

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thymopoietin

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What occurs at the thymic lobule?

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-T-cell development

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L21 pg 7a identify the medulla, epithelial reticular cells , Hassall’s corpuscle , cortex and lymphocytes in the thymic lobule

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pg 7a L 21

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Describe the post-capillary venules at the thymic lobule

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  • located at the corticomedullary junction
  • no blood-thymus barrier
  • T lymphocutes from marrow enter thymus
  • exit of naive immunocompetent T-cells to secondary lymphoid organs
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Describe the epithelial reticular cells in the thymic lobule

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  1. contribute to the blood-thymus barrier around continuous capillaries in cortex to immunoprotect developing T-cells
  2. work with dendritic cells to present antigens that regulate clonal deletion of pre-T cells at cortico-medullary junction
  3. become conentrically arranged as Hassall’s corpuscles in medula; produce thymopoietin
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Name a secondary lymphoid organ

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lymph nodes

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Describe the lymph nodes

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  • surrounded by a dense irregular CT capsule and trabeculae
  • true reticular CT (collagen 3) stroma
  • have afferent and efferent lymphatics
  • in the path of ‘lymph vascular flow’
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What are primary lymphoid organs

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  1. sites of lymphocyte production
  2. naive, immunocompetent B lymphocyte produced in bone marrow
  3. naive immunocompetent T lymphocytes are produced in bone marrow and thymus
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What are secondary lymphoid organ

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-lymphocite activation occurs (foreign antigens are encountered/presented)

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Name secondary lymphoid organ

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  1. Lymph node
  2. mucosa-associated lymphoid aggregrates (M.A.L.T)
  3. spleen
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What is the MALT? Describe it

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  • Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Aggregates.
  • sub-epithelial lymphoid aggregates
  • no CT capsule
  • not in lymph vascular flow
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Describe the spleen

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  • dual function; lymphocyte activation and aged RBC destruction
  • surrounded by CT capsule,not in lymph vascular flow
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What is the difference between B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes

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  1. B lymphocytes develop in the bone marrow. T lymphocytes develop in the bone marrow and thymus
  2. Lymphocytes proliferate and become lineage restricted to generate many different clones of
    - B lymphoblast that remain in the bone-marrow
    - T lymphoblast that migrate to the thymus
  3. B lymphocyte rearranges Lg genes and inserts proteins into PM ->naive pre-B-cells
    T lymphocyte rearranges T-cell receptor genes into PM where they can recognize a single, specific antigen presented to them by APC
  4. The Ig of the pre-B-cell interacts with self-antigens in the bone-marrow this induces apoptosis. (ensure there is a tolerance to self-antigens). If the TcR of a naive pre-T-cell reacts with self-antigens presented by APC in the thymus this induces apoptosis, this helps ensure there is a tolerance to self-antigen
  5. remaining naive, immunocompetent B-cells leave bone marrow via venous sinusoids. they are ready to be activated by foreign antigens to produce soluble Igs (antibodies).
    immunocompetent T-cells leave thymus and enter post-capillary venules at the corticomedullary junction and are activated by APCs in secondary lymphoid organs
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What are dendritic cells?

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  • derived from monocytes/macrophages in CT
  • are APC
  • bridge between innate and adaptive immune response
  • digest non-self proteins and carbohydrates
  • present them as very specific antigens on their surface to lymphocytes
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What is diapedesis

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extravasation ( leakage of fluid). how WBC move from vessels into CT

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Describe the process of diapedesis

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capture ( through tethering)-> rolling ->slow rolling-> firm adhesion ( by integrins) ->transmigration

  1. tethering of WBC and rolling –selectins
  2. strong adhesion and migration across endothelium– integrins
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How is WBC recruitment mediated

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  1. cytokines : paracrine factors released by macrophages and neutrophiles, NK cells
  2. Dendritic/ Monocytic cells (APC)antigen presenting cells. present antigens from pathogens to lymphocytes that exit the blood by diapedesis
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What are the cytokines released by macrophages and neutrophils

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interleukins

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What are the cytokines produced by Natural killer cells

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interferons

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What are complement proteins

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  • plasma proteins made in the liver
  • released into CT due to blood vessel injury
  • binds to lipids/ carbs on pathogens
  • binds to receptors on macrophages /neutrophils
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What are Toll like receptors

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  • on surface of macrophages and neutrophils

- recognize various pathogen molecules non-specifically (LPS, glycoproteins, dsRNA)

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What are some non-specific pathogen molecules

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  • LPS
  • glycoproteins
  • dsRNA
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Who initiates innate immunity

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  • phagocytic activity of macrophages and neutrophils

- Natural Killer Cells facilitate cell-mediated killing of target cells

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Describe the Natural killer cells

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  • recognize and bind to target cells ( virus-infected cells ) with low specificity
  • transfer pore-forming ‘perforins’ to bound target cell membranes; kills target cell
  • releases interferon gamma, a cytokine that stimulates macrophages
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What are the 2 types of immunity

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  1. innate immunity

2. adaptive immunity

30
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Describe innate immunity

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  • natural immune system ; rapid response
  • non-specifically eliminates pathogens
  • initiated by macrophages and neutrophils, facilitated by granulocytes
31
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Describe adaptive immunity

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  • ‘acquired’ immune system; slower response
  • responds to highly specific molecular epitopes = antigens
  • mediated by B and T lymphocytes; develop in primary and secondary lymphoid organs
32
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Describe the lymph interstital fluid

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  1. plasma like
  2. foreign antigens
  3. lymphocytes
  4. antigen-presenting cells
33
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Describe the lymph vascular system

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  1. moves interstitial fluid (lymph) from connective tissues back to the venous system
  2. empties into subclavian veins in the root of the neck
  3. begins at lymphatic capillaries
  4. blind-ended, one way flow
  5. NO TIGHT JUNCTIONS ( intercellular clefts between endothelial cells facilitate movement in/out no tight junctions
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Describe the tissue organization of the lymph vessels ( TI,TM,TA)

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  1. TI fold to form one way valves in the direction of flow back to the venous system
  2. thin walled for all 3 organization: TI, TM, TA
  3. neuro vascular bundle in dense irregular connective tissue
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Describe lymph flow in a lymph node

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lymph moves through sinuses ( spaces from outer cortex to inner medulla)

36
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What occurs at the paracortex of the lymph nodes

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activation of T cells to form CD-8 Cytotoxic T cells and Helper (CD-4) T cells (help activate B cells)

37
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What happens at the cortex/nodule in a lymph node

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The activation of B cells to either plasma cells ( secrete antibodies or memory cells ( rapid secondary response)

38
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What are CD-8 T cells

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Cytotoxic T cells

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What are CD-4 T cells ?

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Helper T cells

40
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How do T and B cells enter and exit the thymus?

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post capillary venules in the paracortex

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Identify the cortex/nodules, subcapsular sinus, paracortex,medulla, medullary sinus, lymph (in out) and post capillary venules on PAGE 9 of LECTURE 21

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page 9 lecture 21

42
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Name examples of Mucosa Associated Lymhoid Tissues

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tonsils, pharynx

43
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Describe the MALT

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  • prominent in mucosal connective tissue ( ie. sub-epithelial lamina propria )
  • sites of B-cell and T-cell activation.
  • no capsule or afferent lymphatics ( not in the path of lymph-vascular flow)
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What are the functions of the spleen?

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  • RBC destruction
  • secondary lymphoid organs
  • it has a marginal zone ( macrophages /dendritic cells)
  • dendritic cells present antigens to T-cell
  • macrophages destroy slow moving /old RBC in red pulp
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What are the sites of white pulp in the spleen?

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Site of B and T cell activation ( basphillic- lymphocytes)

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What are the sites of red pulp in the spleen?

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RBC, site of RBC destruction ( eosinophillic)

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