Lesson 7 - Lymphatic and Respiratory Systems Flashcards
the lymphatic system is composed of…(4)
lymphatic organs, tissues, nodes, and vessels
some lymphatic organs (3)
tonsils, thymus, and spleen
the lymphatic system functions to…(3)
- transport tissue fluid (lymph) to blood vessels and back into the circulatory system
- protect the body by removing foreign material like bacteria from the lymphatic stream
- acting as a site for lymphocyte multiplication
where are the tonsils located?
the pharyngeal region
where is the thymus located?
the thorax
when is the thymus most active?
during youth
where is the spleen?
curves around the left side of the stomach
where are Peyer’s patches located?
in the intestine
where is the appendix?
the lower right quadrant of the abdomen
what do lymphatic capillaries do?
they collect fluid (H2O and other proteins) that is not collected and transported through venules
collection/transport of lymph (6)
lymphatic capillaries -> lymphatic collecting vessels -> lymphatic trunks -> right lymphatic duct/thoracic duct -> brachiocephalic vein
right lymphatic duct drains…(2)
lymph from the upper body in some people, in others it drains into veins of the neck
the thoracic duct drains lymph from…
pretty much everywhere except for where the right lymphatic duct drains
lymph vessels contain ___ tunics
three
what do lymph vessels have to prevent backflow?
one way valves
how is lymph moved through vessels?
flow of lymph caused by ‘squeezing’ of vessels by surrounding skeletal muscle contractions
two portions of lymph nodes
- medulla
- cortex
where are large lymph nodes located? (3)
- inguinal
- axillary
- cervical
regions
what are lymph nodes usually embedded in?
connective tissues
lymph nodes: cortex (2)
- inner cortex of T cells
- outer germinal center of B cells
B cells
produce antibodies
T cells (2)
- provide cellular immunity
- interact w/ foreign proteins and become activated to destroy foreign cells
lymph nodes: medulla
medullary cord contains mostly macrophages that destroy foreign matter that arrives in the fluid
five major classes of antibodies
- IgM
- IgG
- IgD
- IgA
- IgE
antibodies/immunoglobulins (2)
classified as gamma globulin plasma proteins; produced by sensitized B cells
sensitized B cells
B cells that have already been introduced to the antigen in question
immunoglobulin structure (2)
- light chains
- heavy chains
Ig heavy chains
larger than light chains, and also contain variable and constant regions
Ig light chains
contain a variable region for responses to antigens and a constant region
where is the antigen binding site?
the variable regions of both the heavy and light chains combined
what does binding of an antibody do?
immobilizes the antigen for phagocytosis or lysis
major role of the respiratory system
supply body with O2 and dispose of CO2
respiration has four distinct processes
- pulmonary ventilation
- external respiration
- transportation of respiratory gases
- internal respiration
what two respiration processes are exclusive to the respiratory system?
- pulmonary ventilation
- external respiration
pulmonary ventilation
air movement into/out of the lungs
external respiration
gas exchange in the lungs
transportation of respiratory gasses
transport of gasses to/from the lungs and the cardiovascular system
internal respiration
gas exchange in the tissues
upper respiratory system I (5)
- nose
- pharynx: nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx
nose
air enters through external nares (nostrils)
pharynx
receives air from the nasal/oral cavities, and connects the cavity with larynx
three components of the pharynx
- nasopharynx
- oropharynx
- laryngopharynx
nasopharynx
posterior nasal cavity for air only
oropharynx
posterior oral cavity for air and food intake
laryngopharynx
posterior to the epiglottis at the juncture of the respiratory and digestive systems, for air and food intake
larynx
consists of 9 cartilages, composed of hyaline (except for the epiglottis, which is elastic cartilage)
the larynx has two parts
the thyroid cartilage and the cricoid cartilage
larynx: thyroid cartilage
laryngeal prominence (Adam’s apple) is located here
larynx: cricoid cartilage
inferior to the thyroid cartilage
the mucous membrane of the larynx consists of (2)
- vestibular folds
- vocal folds
mucous membrane of the larynx: vestibular folds
upper folds that form the false vocal cords
mucous membrane of the larynx: vocal folds
lower folds that form the true vocal cords used for producing sounds and speech
trachea
leads air from the larynx
what is the trachea lined with?
mucous-secreting ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium
what does the lining of the trachea do?
moved dust, bacteria, and debris away from the throat and lungs
main (primary) bronchi
left and right branches serving the lungs
what do the primary bronchi divide into? (3)
smaller lobar (secondary) and then to segmental (tertiary) bronchi and finally to bronchioles
bronchioles are reinforced by…(2)
smooth muscle and hyaline cartilage
the smallest branches of the bronchioles have no…?
hyaline cartilage
respiratory (terminal) bronchioles
are the beginning of…
beginning of the respiratory zone structures
respiratory (terminal) bronchioles branch into…
alveolar ducts
alveolar ducts contain many _____
alveoli
alveoli
are composed of…
composed of a single layer of squamous epithelium
where is the site of gas exchange in the lungs?
alveoli