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|linktext =LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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==Introduction==
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''Also referred to as the reticuloendothelial system or mononuclear phagocytic system.''
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It is compromised of [[Primary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|primary]] lymphoid organs which are responsible for the production of lymphocytes and the [[Secondary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|secondary]] lymphoid organs which function to provide an environment where [[Lymphocytes - WikiBlood|lymphocytes]] can react to antigen from the tissue fluid, blood and mucosal surfaces.
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The main functions of the lymphoreticular system are removal of senescent cells and production of immune cells.
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==[[Primary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|Primary lymphoid tissues]]==
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*[[Bone Marrow - Anatomy & Physiology|Bone marrow]]
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*[[Thymus - Anatomy & Physiology|Thymus]]
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*[[Bursa of Fabricius - Anatomy & Physiology|Bursa of Fabricius]]
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*[[Overview of Haematopoiesis - WikiBlood#Hepatic Phase|Foetal Liver]]
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==[[Secondary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|Secondary lymphoid tissues]]==
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[[Image:Lymph Node positions.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Positions of the lymph nodes (dog) - Copyright B.Catchpole RVC]]
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*[[Lymph Nodes - Anatomy & Physiology|Lymph nodes]]
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*[[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|Spleen]]
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*[[Regional Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|Mucosal Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT)]]
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**[[Appendix - Anatomy & Physiology|Appendix/caecal pouch]]
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**[[Peyer's Patches - Anatomy & Physiology|Ileal Peyer's Patches]]
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**[[Tonsils - Anatomy & Physiology|Tonsils]]
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==[[Lymphocytes - WikiBlood|Lymphocytes]]==
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===B Cells===
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*[[B cell differentiation - WikiBlood|B Cell Differentiation and Function]]
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''Information on follicular dendritic cells, plasma cells and memory cells''
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*[[Adaptive Immune System - WikiBlood#T Cell Dependent and Independent Responses|Response to Antigen]]
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''Infromation on the T cell independent and the T cell dependent response''
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===T Cells===
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*[[T cell differentiation - WikiBlood|T Cell Differentiation and Function]]
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''Information on interdigitating dendritic cells, T helper cells, cytotoxic T cells (CD 8+) and T cell response to activation''
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*[[MHC - WikiBlood|Major Histocompatability Complex (MHC) molecule]]
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''Information on the MHC molecule''
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*[[Lymph Nodes - Anatomy & Physiology#High endothelial venules|How lymphocytes access lymph nodes (HEVs)]]
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*[[Immunoglobulins - WikiBlood|Immunoglobulins]]
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''Information on antibodies and immunoglobulin class switching''
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==Lymphatic Circulation==
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[[Image:Deep Lymphatic Drainage Diagram.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Deep Lymphatic drainage showing the tracheal duct and thoracic duct - Copyright B.Cathchpole RVC]]
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*[[Lymphatic Vessels - Anatomy & Physiology|Lymphatic Vessels]]
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==[[Lymphoreticular System Flashcards - Wikiblood|Lymphoreticular Flashcards]]==
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==[[References for Lymphoreticular System - WikiBlood|References for Lymphoreticular System]]==
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==Creators==
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[[Asher Allison]]
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[[Natalie Brown]]
 
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