Lymph + immunity Flashcards
produces humoral immunity(resistance to disease organisms) when activated, develop into plasma cells
B-cells
Meditated immunity, kills infected cells and tumor cells directly
T-cells
The fluid that leaves the blood capillaries may eventually be returned to the blood through lymphatic vessels
Lymph
Filters and cleans the lymph
Lymph nodes
3 types of tonsils
Platine, pharyngeal, lingual
Largest lymphoid organ serves as a reservoir for blood that can be returned to the cardiovascular system
Spleen
Plays a vital role in the body’s vital immune system
thymus
Lymph from about three-fourths of the body drains into the
Thoracic duct
Lymph from the right upper extremity and right side of the head drains into the
Right lymph duct
symptoms Inflamatory response
Heat, redness, pain and swelling