Lymph/immune Flashcards
What are examples of pathogens
Viruses, bacteria, fungi, & parasites
Immunity definition
Ability to resist infection & disease
How do lymph vessels move lymph
Skeletal muscle pump, one way valves, respiratory pump
Function of lymph system
Produce, maintain, and distribute lymphocytes
Production site of lymphocytes
Bone marrow, tonsils, spleen, thymus
Lymphatic capillaries compared to blood capillaries
Larger diameter, flat, thinner walls, start as pockets
Lacteals function
Transports lipids from digestive tract
Where are lacteals found
Small intestines
Where do lymph vessels end
Right lymphatic ducts, & thoracic duct
Where does thoracic duct collect lymph from?
Left brachiomediastinal trunk, left subclavian trunk, left jugular trunk
Where does thoracic duct empty lymph
Into left subclavian vein
Where does right lymphatic duct empty lymph
Right subclavian vein
Where does right lymphatic duct collect lymph
Right jugular trunk, right subclavian trunk, right brachiomediastinal trunk
Lymphedema
Severe swelling caused by Blockage of lymph drainage from a limb
What do cytotoxic cells do
Kill infected cells
Function of memory T cells
Immunity,fights a second infection of the same type much quicker
Function of helper T cells
Connects innate immune system and specific immunity
Suppressor T cells function
Inhibit immunity
Antigen
Anything that causes an immune response
Function of NK cells
Fights foreign, virus-infected, and cancer cells
Lymphopoeisis
Production of lymphocytes
What structures are involved in lymphopoeisis
Bone marrow, thymus, and spleen
What causes B cell differentiation
Interleukin, a cytokine
Function of lymph node
Filter, removes debris, pathogens, and antigen
Lymphadenopathy
Enlargement of lymph nodes
What causes lymphadenopathy
Infections, endocrine disorders, or cancers
When does thymus atrophy occur
After puberty
What is in red pulp
Red blood cells and macrophages