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The lymphoreticular system produces [[Immunology|immune cells]] and removes senescent cells. | The lymphoreticular system produces [[Immunology|immune cells]] and removes senescent cells. | ||
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*[[Bone Marrow - Anatomy & Physiology|Bone marrow]] | *[[Bone Marrow - Anatomy & Physiology|Bone marrow]] | ||
*[[Bursa of Fabricius - Anatomy & Physiology|The Bursa of Fabricius]] | *[[Bursa of Fabricius - Anatomy & Physiology|The Bursa of Fabricius]] | ||
*[[Thymus - Anatomy & Physiology|The Thymus]] | *[[Thymus - Anatomy & Physiology|The Thymus]] | ||
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| − | Secondary (or peripheral) lymphoid tissues or secondary lymphoid organs provide a site for immune responses to occur and are populated by relatively mature [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]] and [[Lymphocytes#B cells|B cells]], [[Macrophages|macrophages]] and dendritic cells; each tissue seems to be preferentially populated by lymphocyte types that specialise in the antigens that are most | + | Secondary (or peripheral) lymphoid tissues or secondary lymphoid organs provide a site for immune responses to occur and are populated by relatively mature [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]] and [[Lymphocytes#B cells|B cells]], [[Macrophages|macrophages]] and dendritic cells; each tissue seems to be preferentially populated by lymphocyte types that specialise in the antigens that are most likley to be presented at that site. The secondary lymphoid tissues are: |
*[[Lymph Nodes - Anatomy & Physiology|The Lymph nodes]] | *[[Lymph Nodes - Anatomy & Physiology|The Lymph nodes]] | ||
*[[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|The Spleen]] | *[[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|The Spleen]] | ||
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Introduction
The lymphatic system can be divided into two anatomical and functional subsets: lymphatic vessels that carry lymph around the body, and the lymphoreticular system which describes the lymphoid tissues. The lymphatic system has three functions - immune defence, removal of interstitial fluid from tissues and the transport of fats.
Lymphatic Vessels and Lymph
Due to their structure lymphatic capillaries are more permeable than vascular capillaries which means that not only can they remove fluid more effectively from tissueas but they can also take up large molecules as well as chylomicrons. Chylomicrons transport fats and enter the lymph to eventually join the circulatory system via the thoracic duct; this enables the lipid soluble triacylglycerol (TAG) to be transported into the bloodstream. The interstitial fluid or lymph within the lymphatic vessels passes through lymph nodes where it is surveyed by immune cells before returning to the circulation, ensuring that tissue pathogens are removed.
Lymphoreticular system
The lymphoreticular system produces immune cells and removes senescent cells. Primary (or central) lymphoid tissues can also be referred to as primary lymphoid organs. Maturation of lymphocytes and lymphopoiesis occurs in the primary lymphoid tissues, with different tissues responsible for maturing different types of lymphocyte. The primary lymphoid tissues are:
Secondary (or peripheral) lymphoid tissues or secondary lymphoid organs provide a site for immune responses to occur and are populated by relatively mature T cells and B cells, macrophages and dendritic cells; each tissue seems to be preferentially populated by lymphocyte types that specialise in the antigens that are most likley to be presented at that site. The secondary lymphoid tissues are:
- The Lymph nodes
- The Spleen
- Mucosal Associated Lymphoid Tissue or MALT
- The Tonsils
- The Appendix/caecal pouch
- The Ileal Peyer's Patch
- Regional lymphoid tissue
Test yourself on the lymphoreticular flash cards
References
Texts:
- Dyce, K.M., Sack, W.O. and Wensing, C.J.G. (2002) Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Saunders.
- Janeway, C.A., Travers, P., Walport, M. and Shlomchik, M.J. (2005) Immunobiology: The immune system in health and disease. 6th ed. New York: Garland Science Publishing.
- McGeady, T.A., Quinn, P.J., FitzPatrick, E.S. and Ryan, M.T. (2006) Veterinary Embryology. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.
- Ross, M.H. and Pawlina, W. (2006) Histology: A text and atlas. 5th ed. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Sjaastad, O.V., Hove, K. and Sand, O. (2004) Physiology of Domestic Animals. Oslo: Scandinavian Veterinary Press.
- Tizard, I.R. (2004) Veterinary Immunology: An Introduction. 7th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders.
Literature:
- Dasso, J.F., Obiakor, H., Bach, H., Anderson, and Mage, R.G. (2000) A morphological and immunohistological study of the human and rabbit appendix for comparison with the avian bursa. Developmental & Comparative Immunology 24(8): pp.797-814.
- Metcalfe, D.D., Baram, D. and Mekori, Y. (1997) Mast Cells. Physiological Reviews 77(4): pp.1033-1064.
- Nance, D.M. and Sanders, V.M. (2007) Autonomic innervation and regulation of the immune system (1987-2007). Brain, Behavior, and Immunity 21(6): pp.736-745.