Lympatic And Respiratory Flashcards
Lymph
Fluid with electrolytes
20 liters/day filtered from blood into tissue
Carries infection to lymph nodes
Lymph nodes
Cervical
Axullary
Intestinal
Ingroinal
Functions of lymphatic system
Draining interstitial fluid
Transport if dietary lipids to blood
Facilitating immune response
Elephantiasis
Lymph vessels are blocked
Invaded by filariae (worm)
Major organs in lymphatic system
Lymph nodes
Tonsils
Thymus gland
Spleen
Tonsils
Palatine tonsils
Pharyngeal tonsils
Lingual tonsils
Thymus gland
Critical role in development of immune system before birth
Spleen
Largest lymphoid organ
Immunity
Adaptive
Active
Acquired
natural
T cells
B cells
Maintain immune system
T cells
Cell mediated immunity
Nonspecific immunity
Do not require recognition of specific agent
Specific immunity
Requires recognition of the specific agent involved
B cells
Engage in antibody mediated immunity
Acquired immunity
Genetically immune to antigen by reviving antibodies across placenta
Or by getting a disease and producing antibodies
Can be acquired artificially by vaccine
Active immunity
A persons body makes antibodies
Passive immunity
Antibodies are made by another animal and then injected into patients body
Allergic responses
Contact dermatitis
Anaphylaxis
