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Chapter 14
Lymphatic System and
Immunity
Lecture Outline
Seeley’s ESSENTIALS OF
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Eleventh Edition
Cinnamon VanPutte
Jennifer Regan
Andrew Russo
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Functions of the Lymphatic System
1. Fluid balance
2. Fat Absorption
3. Defense
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Lymphatic System and Lymph Drainage
Figure 14.1
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Components of the Lymphatic System
Lymph:
• fluid that enters lymphatic capillaries composed of water
and some solutes
Lymphocytes
Lymphatic vessels
Lymph nodes
Tonsils
Spleen
Thymus gland
Lymphatic Capillaries
Carries fluid in one direction from tissues to circulatory

system
Fluid moves from blood capillaries into tissue spaces
Lymphatic capillaries:
• tiny, closed-ended vessels
• fluid moves easily into capillaries
• in most tissues
• join to form lymphatic vessels
Lymphatic vessels:
Lymphatic Vessels
• resemble small veins
• where lymphatic capillaries join
• One-way valves
Right lymphatic duct:
• where lymphatic vessels from
right upper limb and right head,
neck, chest empty
• empties into right subclavian vein
Thoracic duct:
• collects lymph from the from
remaining lymphatic vessels
which do not enter the right
lymphatic duct.
• empties into left subclavian vein
Lymphatic Organs
Tonsils:
• palatine tonsils on each

side of oral cavity
• pharyngeal tonsils near

internal opening of nasal
cavity (adenoid)
• lingual tonsils posterior

surface of tongue
• form a protective ring of

lymphatic tissue around
nasal and oral cavities
Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes are:
• rounded structures that vary in size
• located near lymphatic vessels
• groin, armpit, neck
• lymph passes through lymph

nodes before entering blood
• Lymph moves through and immune

system
• Is activated (lymphocytes
produced) if foreign substances are
detected
• Removes microbes by
macrophages
The Spleen
The spleen is:
• white pulp: lymphatic tissue
• size of clenched fist surrounding arteries
• located in abdomen
• red pulp: contains macrophages and
• filters blood red blood cells that connect to veins
• detects and responds to foreign substances
• destroys old red blood cells
• serves as a blood reservoir
The Thymus Gland
The thymus gland is:

• bilobed gland
• located in mediastinum
behind the sternum
• stops growing at age 1
• at age 60 decreases in
size
• produces and matures
lymphocytes
Immunity
Immunity is the ability to resist damage from foreign

substances.
Immunity can protect against microbes, toxins, and cancer

cells.
Types of immunity:
• innate
• adaptive
Innate Immunity
Innate immunity is:
• present at birth
• defense against any pathogen
• accomplished by physical barriers, chemical mediators,

cells, inflammatory response
Physical Barriers
• First line of defense
• Skin and mucous membranes act as barriers to pathogens

and toxins
• Tears, saliva, urine wash away pathogens and toxins
Chemical Mediators 1
• Chemical mediators are chemicals that can kill microbes

and prevent their entry into cells
• Lysozyme:
found in tears and saliva to kill bacteria
• Mucous membranes:
prevent entry of microbes
Chemical Mediators 2
• Histamine:
promote inflammation by causing vasodilation
• Interferons:
proteins that protect against viral infections by stimulating

surrounding cells to produce antiviral proteins
Inflammatory Response 1
The inflammatory response:

• involves chemicals and cells produced due to injury
• signaled by presence of foreign substance
• stimulates release of chemical mediators
Adaptive Immunity
Adaptive immunity is defense that involves specific

recognition to a specific antigen.
This immunity:
• is acquired after birth
• reacts when innate defenses don’t work
• slower than innate immunity
• has memory
• uses lymphocytes (B and T cells)
• 2 types antibody-mediated and cell-mediated
Terms Related to Adaptive Immunity
Antigen:
• substance that stimulates an immune response
• Example—bacteria, virus, pollen, food, drugs
Self-antigen:
• molecule produced by the person’s body that stimulates

an immune system response
Antibody:
• proteins the body produces in response to an antigen
Origin and Development of Lymphocytes
Stem cells:
• Live in red bone marrow
• give rise to all blood cells
• give rise to some pre-T cells and pre-B cells
Lymphocytes 1
Lymphocytes are:
• type of white blood cell
• involved in adaptive immunity
• develop from stem cells
• differentiate into specific lymphocytes such as B or T cells
Lymphocytes 2
B cells:
• type of lymphocytes
• involved in antibody-mediated immunity
• originate from stem cells
• mature in red bone marrow

• move to lymphatic tissue after mature
• lead to production of antibodies
Lymphocytes 3
T cells:
• type of lymphocyte
• involved primarily in cell-mediated immunity but also
participate in antibody-mediated immunity
• mature in thymus gland
• move to lymphatic tissue after mature
Antigen Recognition
• Lymphocytes have antigen receptors on their surface
• Called B-cell receptors on B cells and T-cell receptors on T

cells
• Each receptor only binds with a specific antigen
• When antigen receptors combine with the antigen, the

lymphocyte is activated and adaptive immunity begins
The MHC Molecule
The major histocompatibility complex molecule (MHC):
• contain binding sites for antigens
• specific for certain antigens
• hold and present a processed antigen on the surface of

the cell membrane
• bind to antigen receptor on B or T cells and stimulate

response
Cytokines
Cytokines are:
• proteins secreted by a cell that regulates neighboring cells
Antibody-Mediated Immunity
Antibody-mediated immunity is:
• effective against antigens in body fluids (blood and lymph)
• effective against bacteria, viruses, toxins
• uses B cells to produce antibodies
Antibody Structure
• Antigen-binding site:
site on antibody where antigen binds
• Valence:
number of antigen-binding sites on antibody
• 5 classes of immunoglobulins used to destroy antigens:
IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE, IgD
Antibodies 1
IgG
• 80 to 85% in serum
• activates compliment and increases phagocytosis
• can cross the placenta and provide protection to the fetus
• responsible for Rh reactions, such as hemolytic disease of

the newborn
Antibodies 2
IgM
• 5 to 10% in serum
• activates compliment
• acts as an antigen binding receptor on the surface of B

cells
• responsible for transfusion reactions in the ABO blood

system
• often the first antibody produced in response to an antigen
Antibodies 3
IgA
• 15% in serum
• secreted into saliva, into tears, and onto mucous

membranes
• protects body surfaces
• found in colostrum and milk to provide immune protection

to the newborn
Antibodies 4
IgE
• 0.002% in serum
• binds to mast cells and basophils and stimulates the

inflammatory response
Antibodies 5
IgD
• 0.2% in serum
• functions as an antigen-binding receptor on B cells
Effects of Antibodies 1
• Inactivate antigen
• Bind antigens together
• Active complement cascades
• Initiate release of inflammatory chemicals
• Facilitate phagocytosis
Antibody Production 1
The primary response

• 1st exposure of B cell to antigen
• B cell undergoes division and forms plasma cell and
memory cells
Plasma cells:
• produce antibodies
• 3 to 14 days to produce enough antibody to be effective
against antigen
• meanwhile person develops disease symptoms
Antibody Production 2
The secondary response involves Memory cells:

• occurs when immune system is exposed to antigen that
has been seen before
• Memory B cells quickly divided to form plasma cells which
produce antibodies
• produces new memory cells
Cell-Mediated Immunity
• Cell-mediated immunity is used against antigens in cells

and tissues.
• It is effective against intracellular bacteria, viruses, fungi,

and protozoa.
• It uses different types of T cells.
Types of T Cells for Cell-Mediated Immunity 1
Helper T cells (TH):
• activate macrophages
• help form B cells
• promote production of Tc
Cytotoxic T cells (Tc):
• precursor to cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL)
Types of T Cells for Cell-Mediated Immunity 2
Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL):
• destroys antigen on contact
Regulatory T cells (Tr):
• turn off immune system response when antigen is gone
Types of Adaptive Immunity 1
Naturally Acquired Immunity

Active:
• natural exposure to antigens causes production of
antibodies
• can be lifelong immunity
• Passive:
• transfer of antibodies from mother to child
• Example—breast milk or placenta
Types of Adaptive Immunity 2
Artificially Acquired Immunity
Active:
• injection of antigens using vaccines which cause the

production of antibodies
• immunization is a process of introducing killed, live, or

inactivated pathogen
Passive:
• injection of antibodies from another person or animal
Ways to Acquire Adaptive Immunity
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Carries fluid in one direction from tissues to circulatory

Fluid moves from blood capillaries into tissue spaces

• palatine tonsils on each

• pharyngeal tonsils near

• lingual tonsils posterior

• form a protective ring of

• rounded structures that vary in size

• located near lymphatic vessels

• groin, armpit, neck

• lymph passes through lymph

• Lymph moves through and immune

• detects and responds to foreign substances

• destroys old red blood cells

• serves as a blood reservoir

The thymus gland is:

Immunity is the ability to resist damage from foreign

Immunity can protect against microbes, toxins, and cancer

Innate immunity is:

• defense against any pathogen

• accomplished by physical barriers, chemical mediators,

• First line of defense

• Skin and mucous membranes act as barriers to pathogens

• Tears, saliva, urine wash away pathogens and toxins

• Chemical mediators are chemicals that can kill microbes

found in tears and saliva to kill bacteria

prevent entry of microbes

promote inflammation by causing vasodilation

proteins that protect against viral infections by stimulating

The inflammatory response:

Adaptive immunity is defense that involves specific

• molecule produced by the person’s body that stimulates

• differentiate into specific lymphocytes such as B or T cells

• mature in red bone marrow

• Lymphocytes have antigen receptors on their surface

• Called B-cell receptors on B cells and T-cell receptors on T

• Each receptor only binds with a specific antigen

• When antigen receptors combine with the antigen, the

The major histocompatibility complex molecule (MHC):

• contain binding sites for antigens

• specific for certain antigens

• hold and present a processed antigen on the surface of

• bind to antigen receptor on B or T cells and stimulate

• proteins secreted by a cell that regulates neighboring cells

Antibody-mediated immunity is:

• effective against antigens in body fluids (blood and lymph)

• effective against bacteria, viruses, toxins

• uses B cells to produce antibodies

site on antibody where antigen binds

number of antigen-binding sites on antibody

• 5 classes of immunoglobulins used to destroy antigens:

IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE, IgD

• activates compliment and increases phagocytosis

• can cross the placenta and provide protection to the fetus

• responsible for Rh reactions, such as hemolytic disease of

• acts as an antigen binding receptor on the surface of B

• responsible for transfusion reactions in the ABO blood

• often the first antibody produced in response to an antigen

• secreted into saliva, into tears, and onto mucous

• protects body surfaces

• found in colostrum and milk to provide immune protection

• binds to mast cells and basophils and stimulates the

• functions as an antigen-binding receptor on B cells

• Bind antigens together