CH14 Lymphatic System

Introduction & 14.1 - Distinguish b/t nonspecific and specific defense mechanisms.

Primary organs : Bone marrow and Thymus gland
Secondary organs : Lymph nodes and Spleen

Pathogens (Don't allow to divide) : Various microorganisms that cause disease in humans including viruses, bacteria, fungus, and parasites

Nonspecific defenses (Innate born with) : Don't distinguish b/t one potential threat from another. "Everything"

Specific defenses : Lymphocytes organize a defense against a particular type of pathogen. (Acquired) "Sick with vaccination"

14.2 - Identify the major components of the lymphoid system and explain the functions

  1. Lymphocytes
  1. Lymphoid Tissue (nodules)
  1. Lymph
  1. Lymphoid Organs (spleen, thymus, and nodes)
  1. Lymphatic Vessels

The spleen filters in the blood. (Red blood cells and Pathogens)

B cells mature in the bone. T cells mature in the thymus.

Lymphatic Capillaries

Associated with anchoring filaments. Serve an important function during edema. (Keeps from collapsing)

Lymphatic Vessels

Have walls similar to veins and posses valves that prevent back flow of lymph.

Collecting Ducts

Right lymphatic duct drains the right upper body. (25% of total body fat)

Thoracic left duct drains the remaining 75%

Lymphocytes

Types of circulating lymphocytes :

B cells

NK cells

T cells

Thymus

Atrophy in size

the thymus is the site of maturation of T cells

Spleen

White pulp : surrounded by white cells

Red pulp : Blood filled sinuses

14.3 List the body's nonspecific defenses and explain each functions

Infection is caused by the presence and multiplication of pathogens. Pathogens are viruses and microorganisms that cause disease.

Innate = 1st and 2nd lines of defense

Adaptive = 3rd line of defense

Physical barriers, immunological surveillance, Interferons, The complement system, Inflammation, Fever

Types of acquired immunity

Induced passive

Natural passive

Induced active

Natural active

14.4 Define specific resistance, identify the forms and properties of immunity and distinguish b/t cell mediated immunity and antibody mediated immunity

Natural acquired active immunity

Person who encounters a live pathogen

Adaptive defenses

Protection against particular disease causing agents.

Antigen

Substance that causes the formation of antibody and reacts with that specific antibody.

T cells

Respond to antigens directly

Secrete cytokines to enhance other immune responses to antigens

Colony stimulating

Stimulate bone marrow to produce lymphocytes

Interferons

Block viral replication, stimulate macrophages to engulf viruses, stimulate B cells to produce antibodies

14.5 Different types of T cells and their roles in the immune response

Cytotoxic T cells

NK cells

Memory T cells

Helper T cells

Destroy tumor cells

Recognize foreign antigens on tumor cells and virus infected cells

Immediate response against subsequent exposure to same antigen

Stimulate B cells to produce antibodies

14.6 Discuss B cell sensitization, activation, and differentiation

B cells interact with antigen bearing agents by secreting proteins called antibodies

Different types of immunoglobulins

IgM : Produced in blood transfusion. "one"

IgD : Surface of most B cells

IgG : Only antibody to cross placenta

IgE : Allergies

IgA : Gland secretions, breast milk

14.7 List and explain examples of disruptions of the normal immune response

Antibody dependent cytotoxic allergic reactions (2)

Immune complex allergic reactions (3)

Delayed reaction allergy (4)

Immediate reaction allergy (1)

Transplantation and Tissue Rejection

Xenografts

Allografts

Autografts

Isografts