LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEM

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LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEM by Mind Map: LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEM

1. IMMUNE SYSTEM

1.1. Immunity: The development of specific resistance to infection is called immunity.

1.2. Antigen: Molecules from a pathogen or foreign organism that provoke a specific immune response.

1.3. Pathogens,: Damage from foreign substances, and harmful chemical.

2. Lymphocytes

2.1. B Cells ( Humoral Immunity )

2.1.1. Produce antibodies.

2.2. T Cells ( Cellular Immunity )

2.2.1. Helper T-Cells

2.2.1.1. - Help B cell produce antibodies. - Help other immune cell.

2.2.2. Cytotoxic T-Cells

2.2.2.1. - Kill infected cells. - Cancer cells.

3. Macrophages

3.1. - Phagocytic cells

3.1.1. Phagocytosis (process)

3.1.1.1. -Engulf foreign debris/microbes.

4. Lymphatic System consist

4.1. - Lymph - Lymph vessels - Lymph nodes - Four organs

5. Lymph Nodes

5.1. - Armpit - Neck - Groin

6. Lymph Organs

6.1. Tonsils

6.1.1. 3 groups: - The pharyngeal/adenoids - The palatine tonsils - The lingual tonsils

6.2. Spleen

6.2.1. -Produce lymph chyle/filter. -Store blood.

6.3. Thymus Gland

6.3.1. - T cells. - Lymphocyte production and maturation. - Protect against foreign substances and harmful micro-organisms.

6.4. Payer's Patches

6.4.1. - Known as aggregated lymphatic follicles. - Found in the walls of the small intestines. - Resembles tonsils. - Destroy bacteria.

7. LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

7.1. moves

7.1.1. Fluid in the body

7.1.1.1. Through

7.1.1.1.1. Lymph Vessels

7.1.1.2. Located nearby

7.1.1.2.1. Lymph nodes

8. Function

8.1. - To drain away protein-containing fluid that escapes from blood capillaries into tissue space. - Transport fats from digestive tract to the blood. - To produce immunities.

9. Lymph Ducts

9.1. -Thoracic duct (main collecting duct).

9.2. -The right lymphatic.