Through a series of
steps called the immune
response, it recognizes
and attacks pathogens.
It´s the body's defense
against infectious organisms
and other invaders. It attacks
organisms and substances
that invade body systems.
IMMUNITY
Active
Passive
LYMPHATIC
SYSTEM
FUNCTIONS
Drain the excess of
intersitial fluid from
tissue and blood
Fluid brought by pressure
differences between blood
vessels and intersitial space.
When this fluid enters the
lymphatic vessels it is soon
called lymph.
lipid
transport
Lymphatic capillaries in the
small intestine known as
lacteals absorb dietary lipids.
Disease resistance
B cells and macrophages
in the lymph nodes and
spleen produce
antibodies that mark and
destroy antigens
It is a network of
vessels that contain and
transport lymph
ORGANS
Spleen
Filters the blood. It removes old
or damaged red blood cells. It
also triggers the release of
lymphocites.
Tonsils
Help fight infections.
Appendix
Releases some mucus
into the large intestine.
Lymph node
Filters lymph
Thymus
Immature lymphocytes first
go to its cortex to become
T cells, but their maturation
finishes in the medulla.
Bone marrow
Production and early selection
of lymphocytes.
Peyer’s patches
Contain mostly B cells.
Lymphatic vessels
Carry lymph from the body's
tissues to the blood vessels
and heart.
MALT
immune cells located
diffusely in the
digestive, respiratory,
or urogenital
mucosae
Gut
Bronchus
Nasal
Conjunctival
Organized mucosa
Diffused mucosa
Skin
Larynx
LINES OF DEFENSE
FIRST
SKIN
MUCUS
Prevent pathogens from
entering / Non-specific
response