Lymphoreticular System - Anatomy & Physiology

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IMMUNOLOGY



Introduction

Also referred to as the reticuloendothelial system or mononuclear phagocytic system. It is compromised of primary lymphoid organs which are responsible for the production of lymphocytes and the secondary lymphoid organs which function to provide an environment where lymphocytes can react to antigen from the tissue fluid, blood and mucosal surfaces.

The main functions of the lymphoreticular system are removal of senescent cells and production of immune cells.

Primary lymphoid tissues

Secondary lymphoid tissues

Positions of the lymph nodes (dog) - Copyright B.Catchpole RVC

Lymphocytes

B Cells

Information on follicular dendritic cells, plasma cells and memory cells

Infromation on the T cell independent and the T cell dependent response

T Cells

Information on interdigitating dendritic cells, T helper cells, cytotoxic T cells (CD 8+) and T cell response to activation

Information on the MHC molecule


Information on antibodies and immunoglobulin class switching

Lymphatic Circulation

Deep Lymphatic drainage showing the tracheal duct and thoracic duct - Copyright B.Cathchpole RVC

Lymphoreticular Flashcards

References for Lymphoreticular System

Creators

Asher Allison

Natalie Brown