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What is the Lymphatic System?
• includes a network of vessels that transport fluids
• composed of cells and biochemicals that travel in lymphatic vessels, and organs and glands that produce them
Main Function:- to transport excess fluid away from interstitial spaces in tissues and return it to
bloodstream
- enables us to live in world with other organisms, some live in/on human body and may cause infectious diseases
-lymphatic system launch generalized and targeted attacks against "foreign" particles, enabling the body to destroy infectious microorganism and viruses
-also protects against toxins and cancer cells
-when immune response is abnormal, persistent infection, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and allergies may result
LymphLymph - Colorless fluid made up of H20, proteins, sugar, and fat. Lymph flows through the
lymphatic pathways
- It is formed when interstitial fluid is collected by lymph capillaries while the surrounding cells add or remove substances.
- After going through lymph vessels and lymph nodes, it exits through the subclavian vein.
Lymphatic Vessels- Lymphatic vessels transport excess fluid away from interstitial spaces between cells in
most tissues & returns it to the bloodstream.
- Lymphatic pathways start as lymphatic capillaries that merge to form larger vessels that empty into the circulatory system.
-The lymphatic system is closely associated with the cardiovascular system and is comprised of a network of vessels that circulate body fluids.
- Lymphatic pathways start as lymphatic capillaries that merge to form larger vessels that empty into the circulatory system.
Lymphatic Pathway
-Lymph formed in blood→Initial lymphatics→Collecting lymphatics→Lymph nodes→Lymphatic duct→Subclavian Veins→Back to blood.
Thymus
• stores immature lymphocytes
• prepares them to become active T cells
• located in chest, above the heart
Adenoids (a.k.a tonsils)
- Similar to lymph nodes in function.- Adenoids become enlarged due to
reaction to foreign invaders.- By adulthood, most people's adenoids
have disappeared.
Lymph Nodes
two primary functions:
- filtering potentially harmful particles from lymph before returning to bloodstream
- monitoring body fluids (immune surveillance) provided by lymphocytes and macrophages
Lymph NodesLymph Node - Small, bean shaped, swellings in the lymphatic system
where lymph is filtered, and lymphocytes are formed.
• located along lymphatic pathways
• contain large amounts of lymphocytes & macrophages
• vary in size & shape, usually less than 2.5 cm long
to see a realistic picture of a lymph node look on page 380
Spleen
• Largest lymphatic organ, in upper left portion of the abdominal cavity, inferior to diaphragm. Resembles a lymph node.
• Acts primarily as a blood filtero removes old red blood cellso contains macrophageso promotes tissue healing
Lymphatic Capillaries
• microscopic, closed tubes
• extend into interstitial spaces
• forms networks that are parallel to blood capillaries
• walls- single layer of squamous epithelial cells
thin walls allow tissue fluid to enter capillaries
Lymphatic Vessels
• walls are similar to veins, but thinner
• also have flaplike valves that prevent backflow of lymph
• vessels merge to form larger lymphatic trunks
• no central pump, and so lymph must be transported by contractions of the vessels
Lymphatic Trunks & Collecting Ducts
Lymphatic trunks- drain lymph from lymphatic vessels
-join one of the collecting ducts (thoracic or right lymphatic ducts)
Thoracic duct
- larger and longer collecting duct
-recieves lymph from lower limbs & abdominal areas, left upper limb, and left side of thorax, head, and neck
- empties into left subclavian vein near left jugular vein
Right lymphatic duct
-recieves lymph from right side of head and neck, right upper limb, and right thorax
-empties into right subclavian vein near right juglar vein
Cleansing Lymphatic System
- System does not have a pump & requires physical activity in order to be cleared.
- Lymphatic system may also be cleaned thorough "cleansers".- effects are negotiable.
Lymphedema• Lymphedema-chronic swelling of the limbs caused by accumulation of
lymph fluid that occurs if the lymphatic system is damaged or not functioning properly.
• cause-surgery to remove lymph nodes
secondary-medicines such as tamoxifen, nolvadex, radiation therapy and injury to lymph nodes
primary-present at birth or develop during puberty or adulthood.
• symptoms- feeling of clothes and jewelry of the wrist and hands are too tight, fullness, less flexibility in hands, wrists, ankles
• treatments of lymphedema- include compression garments such as stockings or sleeves, proper diet and skin care, and fluid drainage
elevation of arm or leg that is swelled and gentle exercise
castleman disease• Castleman disease-a rare illness that affects your lymph nodes
and other immune-cell structures of your body
• causes-human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) (multicentric)
-also linked to development of Kaposi's sarcoma (cancerous tumor of the blood vessel walls) common in people with multicentric castleman disease
may cause malfunctioning immune system cells to reproduce rapidly
• symptoms- two types 1. Unicentric 2. Multicentric
Unicentric- Feeling of fullness or pressure in the chest or abdomen, enlarged lump under the skin in the neck, groin or armpit, weight loss, cough, anemia
Multicentric- fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, weakness, fatigue
continue of castleman disease• treatments: unicentric- 1. surgically removing the diseased
lymph node
2. medications- monoclonal antibody rituximab or corticosteroids to shrink the lymph node
3. radiation therapy Multicentric- therapies including monoclonal
antibodies, chemotherapy, antiviral drugs, immune modulators
elephantiasis• elephantiasis- infection of the lymphatic vessels causes a
thickening of the skin and enlargement of underlying tissues, especially in the legs and genitals
• causes- obstruction of the lymph flow and possibly of blood circulation
recurrent attacks of a bacterial infection = inflammation of the lymphatic vessels
in Africa, may be related to the red soil on which certain barefooted populations live
• symptoms- an abnormal accumulation of watery fluid in the tissues=severe swelling
a thickened, pebbly appearance and become ulcerated and darkened
• treatments- Albendazole, Diethylcarbamazine, Ivermectin, Doxycycline for worm infestations, rigorous hygiene of the lymph fluid flow promotions, and surgical treatments
Lymphatic Filariasis • a disease in which parasitic worms infiltrate the
lymph system via the bite of a mosquito
-about 120 million people worldwide are affected by this disease
• causes- infection with nematodes (roundworms) of the family Filarioidea
-adult worms go into the system and disrupt the immune system, live for 6-8 years and produce millions of microfilariae (small larvae)
-transmitted by different types of mosquitos
• symptoms- usually unaware of illness, but could include: hardening and thickening of the skin (elephantiasis), swelling of the legs, arms, breasts and genitals
Lymphatic filariasis • treatments- albendazole plus either ivermectin
or diethylcarbamazine citrate
mosquito control- insecticide-treated nets or indoor residual spraying
chronic disabilities like elephantiasis, lymphoedema, or hydrocele are advised to maintain rigorous hygiene and take necessary precautions to prevent secondary infections
Key Terms • Lymphatic capillaries- microscopic, closed-ended tubes
• lymphatic pathway-pattern of connected vessels that transport lymph
• lymph nodes- mass of lymphoid tissue
• lymphatic vessels- thinner than veins, have flaplike valves that help prevent backflow of lymph
• lymphatic trunks- drains lymph from lymphatic vessels
• thoracic duct- larger and longer collecting duct
Clinical Terms related to Lymphatic system
• asplenia- absence of spleen
• immunocompetence- ability to produce an immune response to antigens
• lymphadenectomy- surgical removal of lymph nodes
• lymphadenopathy- enlargement of lymph nodes
• lymphadenotomy- incision of lymph node
• lymphocytosis- too many lymphocytes in blood
• lymphocytopenia- too few lymphocytes in blood
• lymphoma- tumor composed of lymphatic tissue
• lymphosarcoma- cancer within lymphatic tissue
• splenectomy- surgical removal of spleen
• splenitis- inflammation of spleen
• splenomegaly- enlargement of spleen
• thymectomy- surgical removal of the thymus
• thymitis- inflammation of the thymus
• xenograft- transplantation of tissue from one species into a recipient of another species
Rapid Review
How does the lymphatic system help us maintain homeostasis?
Why is thymus important to our bodies?
What are the main functions of the Lymphatic system?
How do plasma proteins in tissue fluid after lymph formation?
What are the major functions of lymph?
Test QuestionsHow does the lymphatic system help us maintain homeostasis?
Why is thymus important to our bodies?
What are the main functions of the Lymphatic system?
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Distinguish between the thoraci duct and the right lyphatic duct?
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How do plasma proteins in tissue fluid after lymph formation?
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