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Lymphatic Organs
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- 1Location of the thymusJust above the heart
- 2Gross structure of thymus2 lobes
- 32 Main Areas of ThymusCortex & medulla
- 4Location of Positive SelectionCortico-Medullary Junction
- 5Positive SelectionCortical Epithelial cells select T-Cell that can bind to them
- 6Effect of cortex on T-cellsLose B cell function and gain CD4 & 8 markers
- 7T-cell specialisationThey lose either CD4/CD8 markers
- 8Purpose of Negative SlectionPrevent autoimmune disorders
- 9Negative SelectionT-cells with high affinity for cortico-medullary junction cells are destroyed
- 10Thymus defectsCause autoimmune disorders
- 11Location of SpleenLeft of abdomen
- 12White pulp of spleenLymphocytes/immune surveillance
- 13Red pulp of SpleenDestruction of aged erythrocytes
- 14Detection of aged erythrocytesAged R.B.C's are inflexible and cannot pass through microcapillaric system
- 15Debris and pathogens in spleenRemoved by microphages
- 16Only Lymphatic TissueLymphatic Nodules (NOT NODES)
- 17Lymphatic TissueNot surrounded by capsule
- 18Lymphatic Nodules- MouthTonsils
- 19Lymphatic Nodules- IntestinesAppendix
- 20Lymphatic Nodules- Respiratory TractMucosa associated lymphatic tissue
- 21Cells contained by lymphatic nodulesB-cells
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- Haematology and Anatomy (Lymphatic System) Flashcards on Lymphatic Organs, created by gina_evans0312 on 15/11/2013.
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