PPT-The Immune and Lymphatic System

By Renira Rugnath and Jeshanah Johnson Basics Homeostasis or a steady state is a continual balancing act of the body systems to provide an internal environment that is comparable with life The two liquid tissues of the body the blood and lymph have separate but interrelated functions in maintaining this balance They combine with a third system the immune to protect the body against pathogens that could threaten the organisms viability . 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. 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.. Lecture 4 Histology . Dr.Widad.J.H. .. The Immune Response. T cells = cellular immunity; function to. amplify the inflammatory response. B cells = . 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. . 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. 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 . 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. Your defense against the antigens of the world. The webinar recording of this presentation will be available at:. www.nspwebinars.com. Phone: 1-712-432-0453 PIN 8626. (Not a toll-free . call. ). Be in our Cancun Giveaway Drawing!. 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. 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 . 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?.