PPT-Lymphatic System and Immunity

Introduction Network of vessels that circulates fluid Transport fluid from interstial space in most tissues and returns it to the blood stream Absorbs fat in the small intestines Defends the body against diseasecausing agents. 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 . 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.. a network of . vessels and organs that filters and returns interstitial fluid to blood circulation. . It prevents fluid build-up (edema). It protects the body against pathogens. . It . absorbs fats from the intestine and . Lecture 4 Histology . Dr.Widad.J.H. .. The Immune Response. T cells = cellular immunity; function to. amplify the inflammatory response. B cells = . . Objectives. Understand . the origin and . composition of lymph.. Explain . the . circulation . of . lymph . in . the . body.. Describe the gross . anatomy . and . histology . of the . following lymphoid. 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. . 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 . . lymphatic vessels. lymphatic organs. Diffuse Lymphoid Tissue. Dense lymphoid tissue. Discrete lymphoid organ . Thymus/ Lymph node/spleen /Tonsil. 2.04 Understand the . functions and disorders . of the lymphatic system. What are the functions of the lymphatic system?. What is the importance of the lymphatic system as it relates to immunity?. How do you relate the body’s use of nutrients to the lymphatic system?. 1-defence:protect the body against foreign substances and bacteria. . 2-fluid balance :lymphatic organs maintain the fluid balance in the tissue which is called “lymph”..which is the fluid that collecting from body tissue and return back to the blood circulation. . Saad. (2018). Consists of:. Lymph. Lymphatic vessels. Structures and organs containing lymphatic tissue. Red bone marrow. Lymphatic System . S. tructure and Function. 2. Functions of the lymphatic system. Its . how your body recognizes and defends itself against bacteria, viruses, and substances that appear foreign and harmful.. IMMUNE SYSTEM- . Its a network of tissues and organs containing cells that recognize foreign substances in the body and destroy .