The Lymphatic System PDF
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This document covers the lymphatic system, including its anatomy, functions, and organs such as the thymus gland and spleen. It provides details about lymph, its formation and flow. The document likely serves as a study guide or lecture notes.
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The Lymphatic System Chapter 20 I. Anatomy of the Lymphatic System A. Functions 1. Draining interstitial fluid 2. Transporting dietary lipids 3. Defense against viruses and bacteria B. Lymphatic Capillaries 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Blind end vessels Not present in bone Highly permeable Overlapping endothelial...
The Lymphatic System Chapter 20 I. Anatomy of the Lymphatic System A. Functions 1. Draining interstitial fluid 2. Transporting dietary lipids 3. Defense against viruses and bacteria B. Lymphatic Capillaries 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Blind end vessels Not present in bone Highly permeable Overlapping endothelial cells Anchoring filament I. Anatomy of the Lymphatic System C. Collecting Lymphatic Vessels 1. internal valves 2. anastomose D. Lymphatic Trunks 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lumbar trunk Intestinal trunk Subclavian trunk Jugular trunk Bronchomediastinal trunk I. Anatomy of the Lymphatic System E. Lymphatic Ducts 1. Right Lymphatic Duct 2. Thoracic Duct a. cysterna chyli b. Drains most of the body II. Lymph A. Formation 1. 3L/day 2. Proteins B. Flow 1. Lymph returns to veinous blood 2. Skeletal muscle pump 3. Respiratory pump III. Lymphatic Organs A. Primary Lymphatic Organs 1. Thymus gland a. Location b. 2 lobes c. T cells III. Lymphatic Organs A. Primary Lymphatic Organs 2. Spleen a. Location b. Stores blood c. Removes worn out blood cells d. Site of Lymphocyte proliferation e. White pulp f. Red pulp III. Lymphatic Organs 3. Lymph Nodes a. Afferent lymph vessels b. Cortex c. Medulla IV. MALT A. MALT – Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues. B. Collections of MALT 1. Tonsils a. b. c. d. Palatine Tonsils Lingual tonsils Pharyngeals tonsils Tubal tonsils 2. Peyer’s Patches 3. Appendix
