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Where is BALT located?
Where is BALT located?
What is the function of the spleen?
What is the function of the spleen?
What is a common medical condition associated with inflammation of the tonsils?
What is a common medical condition associated with inflammation of the tonsils?
Which tonsil's mucosa lacks crypts?
Which tonsil's mucosa lacks crypts?
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What happens in chronic inflammation of the pharyngeal lymphoid tissue and tonsils of children?
What happens in chronic inflammation of the pharyngeal lymphoid tissue and tonsils of children?
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What is the main site of old erythrocyte destruction in the body?
What is the main site of old erythrocyte destruction in the body?
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Which region of the body is covered by stratified squamous epithelium with crypts and has secondary lymphoid nodules?
Which region of the body is covered by stratified squamous epithelium with crypts and has secondary lymphoid nodules?
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What is the main function of lymph nodes?
What is the main function of lymph nodes?
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Where are lymph nodes most abundantly present in the body?
Where are lymph nodes most abundantly present in the body?
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What is the structure that surrounds the lymph node?
What is the structure that surrounds the lymph node?
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Which cells are NOT abundant in lymph nodes?
Which cells are NOT abundant in lymph nodes?
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What do lymph nodes add to the lymph before it merges with the bloodstream?
What do lymph nodes add to the lymph before it merges with the bloodstream?
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What is the function of the valves in the lymphatics?
What is the function of the valves in the lymphatics?
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Where are the high endothelial venules (HEVs) located in the lymph nodes?
Where are the high endothelial venules (HEVs) located in the lymph nodes?
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What is the role of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) in the lymph nodes?
What is the role of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) in the lymph nodes?
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Where do activated cytotoxic T cells primarily proliferate within the lymph node?
Where do activated cytotoxic T cells primarily proliferate within the lymph node?
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What is the function of M cells in the Peyer patches?
What is the function of M cells in the Peyer patches?
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Which region of the lymph node lacks B-cell lymphoid nodules and is rich in T cells?
Which region of the lymph node lacks B-cell lymphoid nodules and is rich in T cells?
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What is the role of macrophages in the lymph nodes?
What is the role of macrophages in the lymph nodes?
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Which part of the body contains one of the largest collections of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
Which part of the body contains one of the largest collections of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
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What is the main function of the thymus?
What is the main function of the thymus?
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Which type of cells originate from the embryo's third pair of pharyngeal pouches and proliferate in the thymic epithelium?
Which type of cells originate from the embryo's third pair of pharyngeal pouches and proliferate in the thymic epithelium?
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What happens to the thymus during puberty?
What happens to the thymus during puberty?
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Where does the maturation of T lymphocytes continue in the thymus?
Where does the maturation of T lymphocytes continue in the thymus?
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What is the role of Type III cortical thymic epithelial cells (TECs) in each lobule of the thymus?
What is the role of Type III cortical thymic epithelial cells (TECs) in each lobule of the thymus?
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What is the selection process that ensures mature T cells have T-cell receptors (TCRs) that are fully functional but do not recognize and strongly bind MHC with self-antigens?
What is the selection process that ensures mature T cells have T-cell receptors (TCRs) that are fully functional but do not recognize and strongly bind MHC with self-antigens?
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What happens to as many as 80% of the total nonfunctional T cells during the selection process?
What happens to as many as 80% of the total nonfunctional T cells during the selection process?
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What is the function of Hassall corpuscles in the medulla of the thymus?
What is the function of Hassall corpuscles in the medulla of the thymus?
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What percentage of developing T lymphocytes pass both positive and negative selection tests to exit the thymus as immunocompetent T cells?
What percentage of developing T lymphocytes pass both positive and negative selection tests to exit the thymus as immunocompetent T cells?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of splenomegaly?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of splenomegaly?
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What is the main function of the thymus in T-cell development?
What is the main function of the thymus in T-cell development?
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What happens in the two-stage selection process in the thymus?
What happens in the two-stage selection process in the thymus?
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Where does the maturation of T lymphocytes continue in the thymus?
Where does the maturation of T lymphocytes continue in the thymus?
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What is the role of Type II thymic nurse cells in the thymus?
What is the role of Type II thymic nurse cells in the thymus?
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What type of cells line the afferent lymphatics of the lymph nodes?
What type of cells line the afferent lymphatics of the lymph nodes?
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Where do activated cytotoxic T cells primarily proliferate within the lymph node?
Where do activated cytotoxic T cells primarily proliferate within the lymph node?
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What is the role of high endothelial venules (HEVs) in the lymph nodes?
What is the role of high endothelial venules (HEVs) in the lymph nodes?
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What is the main site of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) in the body?
What is the main site of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) in the body?
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What is the function of M cells in the Peyer patches?
What is the function of M cells in the Peyer patches?
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What is the function of the PALS in the white pulp of the spleen?
What is the function of the PALS in the white pulp of the spleen?
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Where are the lingual tonsils located in the human body?
Where are the lingual tonsils located in the human body?
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What is the main function of the closed circulation route in the splenic red pulp?
What is the main function of the closed circulation route in the splenic red pulp?
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In which region of the respiratory system is BALT predominantly located?
In which region of the respiratory system is BALT predominantly located?
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What happens to iron released from hemoglobin during the degradation of RBCs in the spleen?
What happens to iron released from hemoglobin during the degradation of RBCs in the spleen?
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What is the function of high endothelial venules (HEVs) in the lymph nodes?
What is the function of high endothelial venules (HEVs) in the lymph nodes?
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What is the main role of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) in the lymph nodes?
What is the main role of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) in the lymph nodes?
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Which part of the body contains one of the largest collections of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
Which part of the body contains one of the largest collections of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
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What happens to as many as 80% of the total nonfunctional T cells during the selection process in the thymus?
What happens to as many as 80% of the total nonfunctional T cells during the selection process in the thymus?
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What is the main site of old erythrocyte destruction in the body?
What is the main site of old erythrocyte destruction in the body?
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Study Notes
Respiratory and Lymphoid Tissue
- BALT (Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue) is primarily located in the respiratory tract, particularly within the bronchial epithelium.
- Peyer patches are specialized areas of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) found in the intestinal lining.
Spleen Function and Structure
- The spleen acts as a filtration system for blood, specializing in the destruction of old erythrocytes (red blood cells).
- The closed circulation route in the splenic red pulp maximizes interaction between blood and splenic parenchyma for optimal filtering.
- Iron released from hemoglobin during erythrocyte degradation in the spleen is recycled for use in new hemoglobin synthesis.
Tonsils and Inflammatory Conditions
- Tonsillitis is a common medical condition linked with inflammation of the tonsils.
- The mucosa of palatine tonsils contains crypts, while the mucosa of lingual tonsils lacks such structures.
- Chronic inflammation of pharyngeal lymphoid tissue and tonsils in children can lead to enlarged lymphoid tissue and recurrent infections.
Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic System
- Lymph nodes serve as critical sites for immune response, filtering lymph and producing immune cells.
- They are most abundantly found in the cervical, axillary, and inguinal regions of the body.
- Lymph nodes are surrounded by a fibrous capsule.
- B-cells are less abundant in lymph nodes compared to T-cells, which dominate in the lymph node paracortex.
Immune Cell Functionality
- Lymph nodes enrich lymph with antibodies and other immune mediators before it merges with the bloodstream.
- Valves in lymphatics prevent backflow of lymph fluid, ensuring unidirectional flow towards nodes.
- High endothelial venules (HEVs) are present in lymph nodes and facilitate the entry of lymphocytes from the blood.
Dendritic Cells and Other Key Cells
- Follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) play a crucial role in presenting antigens to B-cells in lymph nodes, promoting their activation.
- Activated cytotoxic T-cells primarily proliferate in the T-cell rich areas of the lymph node, specifically in paracortex.
Thymus and T-Cell Development
- The thymus is essential for T-cell maturation, with T lymphocytes developing from progenitor cells originating from the third pair of pharyngeal pouches.
- During puberty, the thymus undergoes involution, decreasing in size and functionality.
- Maturation of T lymphocytes continues within the thymus, particularly in the cortex and medulla, where Type III cortical thymic epithelial cells assist in T-cell development.
- Hassall corpuscles in the thymus medulla are involved in the maturation of specific T-cell types.
- About 80% of nonfunctional T-cells are eliminated during the selection process to ensure efficacy against pathogens and tolerance to self-antigens.
Selection Processes in the Thymus
- The thymus employs a two-stage selection process to ensure mature T-cells have functional T-cell receptors (TCRs) that do not react strongly with self-antigens.
- Only a small percentage of developing T lymphocytes pass both positive and negative selections to emerge as immunocompetent T-cells.
Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT)
- One of the largest collections of MALT is found in the gut, particularly in Peyer patches.
- M cells in Peyer patches facilitate the transcytosis of antigens from the intestinal lumen, enhancing immune surveillance.
Clinical Notes
- Causes of splenomegaly can include infections, liver disease, and hematological conditions, while conditions leading to lymphadenopathy should be evaluated for potential malignancies or infections.
- The primary function of the PALS (periarteriolar lymphoid sheath) in the white pulp of the spleen is to manage T-cell responses.
- Lingual tonsils are located at the base of the tongue, contributing to the immune response in the oral cavity.
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Test your knowledge of the lymphoid tissues in the respiratory system, including BALT and tonsils. Learn about the specialized epithelial cover and lymph drainage in these important immune structures.
