The Lymphatic System
Functions of the Lymphatic System Drainage system Lipid Absorption from Small Intestine Produce & circulates Immune cells.
Open ended vessels – open when excessive fluid
Valves in lymphatic vessels prevent backflow of lymph.
Right Lymphatic and Thoracic duct
Un-encapsulated lymphatic tissues Lymphoid Tissues: Un-encapsulated lymphatic tissues Tonsils Pharyngeal Palatine Lingual Tonsil located in strategic locations
Lymphoid Tissues Tonsils
Lymphoid Organs Lymph Nodes Thymus Spleen
Lymph Node
Structure of a Lymph Node
Development of Lymphocytes
Lymph Node Histology
Lymph Node Histology2
The Thymus
The Thymus Behind the sternum (in anterior mediastinum) Where T cells Differentiate Involution (gets smaller) post puberty
The Spleen
The Spleen Largest mass of lymphoid tissue in body Same functions for whole blood as lymph nodes for lymph
The Spleen - histology