Lymphatic terms Flashcards
Secondary lymphatic organs
Lymph nodes, spleen, lymphatic nodules
Bilobed organ that serve as framework for T cells; help in educating pre-T cells (positive selection)
Thymus
Composed of large number of immature T cells
Cortex of thymus
Consists of mature T cells
Medulla of thymus
Sites of T cell death in medulla
Thymic (Hassal’s) corpuscles
Parts of lymph node
Stroma and parenchyma
Supporting framework of lymph node
Stroma
Functioning part of lymph node
Parenchyma
Parts of parenchyma
Outer nd inner cortex, medulla
Parts of parenchyma which consists of B cells
Outer cortex, and medulla
Part of parenchyma which consists of T cells
Inner cortex
Depression at efferent lymphatic vessels
Hilus or hilum
Largest single mass of lymphatic tissue
Spleen
Tissues in parenchyma of spleen
White and red pulp
Lymphatic tissue
White pulp
Blood-filled venous sinuses and splenic cords (Billroth’s cords)
Red pulp
Egg-shaped masses not surrounded by a capsule
Lymphatic nodules
Other name for lymphatic nodules
Mucosa associated lymphatic tissue (MALT)
When do lymphatic tissue begin to develop
5th week of embryonic life
Physical first line of defenses
Epidermis, mucous membranes, mucosa, hairs of nose, cilia, lacrimal apparatus, defecation & vomitting, saliva, urine
Chemical first line of defense
Sebum, lysozyme, gastric juice, vaginal secretions, hyaluronic acid