the lymphatic system
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The Lymphatic System . By Kristin James, Alex Christiansen, & Saundra Thomson . FUN FACTS!!!. The lymphatic system returns about 3.17 quarts (3 liters) of fluid each day from the tissues to the circulatory system. Production of lymphocytes (immune system) takes place in the bone marrow. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
TheLymphatic System
By Kristin James, Alex Christiansen, & Saundra Thomson
FUN FACTS!!! The lymphatic system
returns about 3.17 quarts (3 liters) of fluid each day from the tissues to the circulatory system.
Production of lymphocytes (immune system) takes place in the bone marrow.
The B-cells are known to fight off pathogenic bacteria. However, a special type of B-cells known as memory B-cells protect the body from attack by similar pathogens in the future.
Purposes of the Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system aids the immune system in removing unwanted waste from the body
The Lymphatic System is known as the drainage system because it removes excess fluids that cause harm to the body
It also absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system
The Process: Blood carries oxygen, nutrients and hormones for
our cells Blood Plasma flows with the blood, then separates
to reach the cells through body tissue and deliver its nutrients
90% of the plasma goes to the cells this fluid is now known as interstitial fluid the other 10% is Lymph
Lymph: Lymph, (a.k.a “blood plasma”) a milky-
white to yellow, watery liquid, is the main component of the lymphatic system.
The liquid originates from blood, it contains oxygen, proteins, glucose and white blood cells.
It delivers nutrients to the cells, and removes undigested protein from the cells.
Lymphatic Capillaries: Lypmh has to enter the
lymphatic system using these specialized capillaries
They begin as “blind-ended” tubes that are about as thick as a single cell
Each cell is fastened to nearby tissues by an anchoring filament, where they turn into lymphatic vessels
Lymphatic Vessels Lymphatic vessels
are larger versions of lymphatic capillaries
They’re located deeper in the body near major blood veins
The vessels are also known as lymphangions
Lymph Nodes There are between 600-
700 lymph nodes present in the average human body
Their job is to filter lymph
The nodes is the last stop of cancer cells, where they are trapped and destroyed- until overwhelmed
Although these nodes can increase or decrease in size throughout life, any nodes that has been damaged or destroyed, does not regenerate.
LAB!! Turn to a partner
and play hot hands
What do you think is happening beneath the skin when your hands start reddening?
Lymphocytes Lymphocytes is a type of white blood cell, and they form lymph tissue. Lymphoid tissue defends the body against the infections and spread of tumors. B-lymphocytes (B-cells) and T-lymphocytes (T-cells). The T-cells are known to fight off the infection of viruses. B-cells take care of pathogenic bacteria.
Major Body Parts:Thymus: Located towards the basal of the
heart, made up of lymphatic tissue, and takes part in the development of the immune system
Tonsils: This organ of the lymphatic system is located in the back of the throat.
Adenoids: The adenoids can be described as a mass of lymphoid tissue that is situated by the tonsils.
Diseases and Infections Elephantiasis Mesenteric lymphadenitis Castle-man Disease Tonsillitis Lymphodenpathy Lymphoma
Vocabulary to remember:
Lymphatic System: the system by which lymph is returned from the cells to the blood
Lymphatics: A lymphatic Vessel Thoracic duct: the main trunk of the
lymphatic system, passing along the spinal column
Vocabulary:
Lymphocytes: a type of white blood cell with a sphereical structure
Lymphadenopathy: swollen lymph nodes Lymphadema: Cancer of the lymph nodes Elephantiasis: a chronic filarial disease
resulting in lymphatic obstruction, characterized by marked enlargement of the parts affected, especially of the legs
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