PRIMARY LYMPHOID ORGANS
-production sites of immune cells
-maturation sites (absence of antigens)
Bone marrow
Thymus
SECONDARY LYMPHOID ORGANS
-maturation sites for antigen-driven
immune cells
Adenoid
Tonsils
Lymph nodes
Spleen
MALT
LYMPH CIRCULATORY
SYSTEM
Lymphatic vessels
CELLS OF THE
'IS'
Leukocytes
Have nuclei
Involved in phagocytosis, inflammation and adaptive immune response
Platelets
Do not have nuclei
Involved in inflammation and bloood clotting
INNNATE
IMMUNITY
2ND LINE OF DEFENCE (PHYSIOLOGICAL BARRIERS)
Fever
> 37 degree celcius
initiated by PYROGENS
BENEFITS
reduced iron availability
inhibition of microbial multiplication
increase metabolic rate
Inflammation
Symptoms
Redness ( increased RBC )
Heat ( increased blood flow )
Pain ( stimulation of nerve endings )
Oedema ( swelling )
Stages
1. Tissue injury by release
chemical signals (HISTAMINE)
2. Dilation and increased
leakiness of local blood vesssels.
3. Phagocytes consume bacteria
and cell debris