PPT-Immune System and Lymphatic tissue

Organs in the immune system Bone marrow Thymus Spleen Lymph nodes Peyer Thymus Unlike most other lymphoid structures the thymus grows rapidly and attains its greatest size relative to the rest of the body during fetal life and the first years after birth . Additional key terms. Lymph. Having to do with lymph or lymphatic system. Intercellular fluid as it returns to the venous circulatory system. Removes waste products from the cells. Must be filtered by the lymph nodes before it reenters the circulatory system . 2 Truths & a Lie. Pick the . lie:. . 1.. The function of the lymphatic system is to remove waste & excess fluid from the tissues.. 2.. Contraction of the skeletal muscles causes lymph to flow through the lymphatic vessels.. -Consists of: Lymph, lymph vessels, lymph nodes and lymphatic tissue. -System works in conjunction with the circulatory system to remove waste and excess fluids from the tissues. -Lymph-a thin watery fluid composed of intercellular and interstitial fluid which forms when plasma diffuses into the tissue spaces. . Non-specific Immunity. Born with some immunity . Helps prevent disease. Helps slow disease progression. First line of defense. Non-specific, cont. .. Physical Barrier- . unbroken skin . Organs in the immune system. Bone marrow. Thymus. Spleen. Lymph nodes. Peyer. Thymus. Unlike most other lymphoid structures, the thymus grows rapidly and attains its greatest size relative to the rest of the body during fetal life and the first years after birth. . The Lymphatic System. Works closely with the immune system to protect and maintain the health of the body. Functions. (3 primary). Absorbing fats and fat soluble vitamins from the small intestine. Removes waste from the tissues. Lymphatic System. Consists of three parts. A network of lymphatic vessels (lymphatics). Lymph. Lymph nodes. Lymphatic System: Functions. Returns interstitial fluid and leaked plasma proteins back to the blood. Chapter 12: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems. Primary Function. Remains on the . lookout for foreign invaders . that can . cause infection and disease. .. Parts of the lymphatic system. Lymphatic vessels. The specialists who diagnose and treat immune system disorders are called . immunologists. , and the specialty itself is called . immunology. .. Phagocytes. Phagocytes are often the first immune system cells . A. n . extensive drainage network that helps keep bodily fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections. .. Together with lymphoid organs and tissues, provide the structural basis of the immune system. . Gwada. lymphatic system. is a vascular network of tubules and ducts that collect, filter, and return lymph to blood circulation.. . Lymph . is a clear fluid that circulates throughout the body to remove wastes, bacteria, and other substances from tissues . . 1. . Defense. 2. . Transportation of various substances back . to cardiovascular system. A) . Lipids. , lipid-soluble vitamins (A, E, D, K) & leaked proteins. 3. . Draining . of excess interstitial fluid. System . Lecturer . Dr. Samah A. Jassam BSc MSc PhD . MRSB. Al-Mustansiriya University . Collage of Pharmacy. Histology- Lecture 4. Lymphatic system . It is . part of the circulatory system and .  . John . B. Muster, Peter D. . Another. Institute of Science, University of Wherever. podoplanin-/- . mouse. wild-type. mouse. Podoplanin.