PPT-Chapter 6 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

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. 1) Lymphatic Vessels. . Reach every organ in the body. . . Pick up the tissue fluid (lymph) and transport it to the heart. Lymph Nodes. . Pea shaped tissue along the vessels that contain compartment sinuses that house lymphocytes and macrophages. The lymphatic system consists of:. lymphatic vessels which drain excess fluid from the tissues and return it to the cardiovascular system. lymphatic organs such as lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, thymus gland and red bone marrow that assist in immunity . By Morgan McBride. Lymphatic . Filariasis is one of the oldest known diseases. “In 1997, the World Health Assembly called upon Member States to develop national plans that would lead to the elimination of LF. In 2000, the World Health Organization (WHO) established the Global . Mike Clark, M.D.. Lymphatic System. Composed of . lymphoid cells, tissues, organs, and vessels. The function of the lymphatic system is to . (1) fight infection (2) carry lipids absorbed from the GI tract to the bloodstream and (3) return fluids and plasma proteins that escaped from the bloodstream back to the bloodstream . 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. . 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. 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. Chapter 6. Pathology, & Treatments. Pathology & Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic system. Lymphadenitis. Lymphadenopathy. Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy. Lymphangiogram. Pathology & Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic system. vessels,. lymph . nodes. , and lymph tissue. 2. Works with the . circulatory . system. 3. Removes waste and excess . fluid . from the tissues. Overview:. 1. Thin, watery fluid . 2. . Composed of intercellular or interstitial fluid that forms when plasma diffuses into . 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. lymphatic vessels. lymphatic organs. Diffuse Lymphoid Tissue. Dense lymphoid tissue. Discrete lymphoid organ . Thymus/ Lymph node/spleen /Tonsil.  . John . B. Muster, Peter D. . Another. Institute of Science, University of Wherever. podoplanin-/- . mouse. wild-type. mouse. Podoplanin.