2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system What are the functions of the lymphatic system? What is the importance of the lymphatic system as it relates to immunity? How do you relate the body’s use of nutrients to the lymphatic system? What are some disorders of the lymphatic system and how are they treated? 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system What are the functions of the lymphatic system? 1 filtration (intermediary between capillaries and tissue) 2 fluid balance (lymph vessels transport excess fluid into circulatory system) 3 lymphocyte production (in lymph nodes) 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Fluid balance Why is this important? What happens during this process? What is the relevance to health? ____Fluid IN ____Fluid OUT 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Lymphocyte production What are lymphocytes? What do they do? What is their relevance to health? 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Filtration What does a filter do? How do filters relate to the lymphatic system? 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Immunity Notes Handout 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Immunity What is immunity? Think about how sneezing relates to immunity. 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Natural immunity Discuss natural immunity 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Natural immunity Discuss the body’s natural immune processes seen in this picture. 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Acquired immunity: Passive Discuss passive acquired immunity 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Acquired immunity: Active Natural Discuss Acquired immunity Active Natural 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

The Lymphatic System Acquired immunity: Active Natural What is the relevance to health? 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Acquired immunity: Active Artificial Discuss Acquired immunity Active Artificial 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Acquired immunity Active Artificial Should immunizations be required? Why or why not? 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

The Lymphatic System REVIEW What are the functions of the lymphatic system? 1 2 3 4 How are these functions relevant to health? 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Anaphylactic shock What is it? antigen-antibody reaction that results in massive release of histamine What happens to these body systems? Nervous system: light headed, dizzy, Digestive system: N/V Respiratory system: swelling closes off throat Integumentary system: hives, itching What is the treatment? Epinephrine, steroids, benadryl 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system AIDS How is it diagnosed? ELISA (antibodies only), Western blot (f/u to a + ELISA), Rapid test What do these terms mean? HIV ARC 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) How is it transmitted? Sexual contact, blood, sharing dirty needles, in utero during birth What is the incubation period? Months to years What are the symptoms? Initial symptoms are flu-like 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Cancer What is cancer? Who gets cancer? Why is it included in the lymphatic system? 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Hodgkin’s disease What is Hodgkin’s disease? Cancer in the lymph nodes & lymph tissue What are the symptoms? Painless swelling of lymph nodes, fatigue, fever, night sweats How is it treated? Chemo and radiation Who is most likely to develop Hodgkin’s disease? 15-30, 50-70 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Infectious mononucleosis What is mononucleosis most often called? Kissing disease What causes it? EBV How is it treated? None just symptoms 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Lupus erythematosus What is the classic symptom of lupus? fatigue, rashes, joint pains What other symptoms might present? Damages major organs How is lupus managed? Anti-inflammatory and system management What is the prognosis? Poor, chronic complications 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Lymphadenitis What is it? Lymph aden itis What are the symptoms? Swollen lymph nodes How is it treated? Anti-biotics 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Lymphedema What is it? Blockage in lymphatic system What causes it? Usually removal of lymph nodes b/c of infection of cancer treatment How is it treated? Exercises and compression stockings Photo used with written permission by the Mayo Clinic. 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Scleroderma What is it? thickening of skin and blood vessels What causes it? Raynaud’s disease (spasm of blood vessels in fingers and toes) What are some complications of scleroderma? Loss of movement and difficulty breathing How is it treated? Dilate vessels and immune suppressive therapy 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system Tonsillitis What are the symptoms? Sore throat, fever, chills & difficulty swallowing What are the usual treatments? Antibiotics & surgery Why would you have your tonsils removed? Tonsils enlarged causing sleep apnea & infection that will not resolve on antibiotics 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system

2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system What are the functions of the lymphatic system? What is the importance of the lymphatic system as it relates to immunity? How do you relate the body’s use of nutrients to the lymphatic system? What are some disorders of the lymphatic system and how are they treated? 2.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the lymphatic system