THE MECHANISM OF BLOOD CLOTTING

NECESSITY FOR BLOOD CLOTTING

Prevent

excessive blood loss from the body when there is a damage of the blood vessel. Maintain the blood pressure. Prevent the entry of microorganism and foreign particles into the body. Promote wound healing

BLOOD CLOTTING MECHANISM

When you get cut, platelets exposed to air and become sticky then clump together to plug the wound. Clotting factors are released by platelets and damage tissue called thrombokinase. Thrombokinase in the presence of calcium ions, converts prothrombin into thrombin The formation of prothrombin in the livers requires vitamin K Thrombin converts soluble plasma protein, fibrinogen into insoluble fibrin fibres which form a meshwork of thread over the wound. As the blood flows, erythrocytes and platelets are trapped in the fibrin fibres and a blood clot are form.

CONSEQUENCES OF AN IMPAIRED BLOOD CLOTTING MECHANISM

PROBLEMS RELATED TO BLOOD CLOTTING INCLUDE HAEMOPHILIA AND THROMBOSIS

HAEMOPHILIA

Haemophilia is a heritance disease due to the lack of certain gene for the production of certain factors. This is an impaired clotting mechanism which causes serious bleeding particularly in the joints The afflicted person may die as the result of excessive bleeding from even minor cuts and bruises because blood clotting cannot take place.

THROMBOSIS

Sometimes a local blood clot(thrombus) is formed on the damaged rough inner wall of the artery. This may cause blockage of the artery known as thrombosis. Embolus formed when the thrombus dislodges and is carried away by blood circulation. It may trapped in a small artery where it blocked the blood flow, this condition called embolism. The blocked coronary artery cuts off the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscles, hence causes the heart attack.

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THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Learning outcomes..

At the end of lesson, you should be able to:

Describe the formation interstitial fluid State the composition of interstitial fluid State the importance of interstitial fluid Describe the fate of interstitial fluid Describe the structure of the lymphatic system Explain how the lymphatic system complements the circulatory system Compare the content of blood, interstitial fluid and lymph Predict what will happen if interstitial fluid fails to return to the circulatory system Conceptualize the relationship between the lymphatic system and circulatory system

Lymphatic system

The three parts of the lymphatic system are:

The lymph vessels The lymph nodes The lymph fluid

The functions of the system are:

Maintains fluid balance within our tissues Transports fat (an important nutrient) absorbed from the intestine to the bloodstream Is a vital part of the immune system as it removes microorganisms and other disease-causing substances from body tissues.

Lymph vessels begin as small closed end tubes found in the spaces between cells within tissue. After the tissue fluid enters the lymph capillaries (the smallest vessels) it is referred to as fluid. Lymph capillaries merge to form larger lymph

Drainage area..
Right drainage area Left drainage area

Drainage area..
Right drainage area

Left drainage area

Drains lymph from the right side of the head and neck The right arm Upper right quadrant of the body. Lymph from this area flows into the right lymphatic duct. This duct empties the lymph into the right subclavian vein.

Drains lymph from the left side of the head and neck The Left arm and the left upper quadrant The lower trunk and both legs The cisterna chyli temporarily stores lymph as it moves upward from the lower areas of the body. The thoracic duct transports lymph upward to the left lymphatic duct. The left lymphatic duct empties

What is going to happen to the lymph fluid?

Back to the blood to become plasma again.

Arterial end of capillaries High pressure forces water & dissolved substances out into the interstitial spaces The fluid is called interstitial fluid.

Venous end of capillary Blood absorbs 90% ISF 10% of ISF passes back into blood circulatory system as lymph via the lymphatic system.

Composition of interstitial fluid (ISF)

Similar in composition in blood plasma Do not have erythrocytes, platelet and large protein molecules. Consists of a water solvent containing amino acids, sugars, fatty acids, coenzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters, salts, as well as waste products from the cells.

Importance of interstitial fluid (ISF)

It forms the internal environment of the body. Bathes the cells and supplies them with oxygen and nutrients. Waste products such as CO2 and urea diffuse out from the cells into interstitial fluid. Keep the body within normal range range homeostatic process.

How the lymphatic system complements the circulatory system

Lymph travels through the lymphatic vessels by the contraction on the surrounding skeletal muscles. Lymph flow in one direction. One end of the vessel is closed and back flow is prevented by valves present in the larger vessels. Smaller lymphatic vessels join to form larger vessels. The vessels from the left side of the body, the alimentary canal and the right side of the lower

Cont.

It carries lymph to the left subclavian vein and back to the bloodstream. Right lymphatic duct transport lymphs from the right side of the head and chest into the right subclavian vein.

Role of Lymphatic System in Transport

1.

2.

Collects the ISF and returns it back to the circulatory system Lacteals:

lymphatic capillaries in the villi of the illeum Absorbs fat and fat-soluble vitamins and transport them to the blood circulatory system Filter out bacteria and foreign particles (by phagocytes) Produce antibodies (aid destruction of pathogens and the neutralization of toxins)

3.

Lymph nodes:

4.

Lymphocytes in the lymphatic tissues:

Comparison of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Cardiovascular System (Blood)

Lymphatic System (Lymph)

Blood is responsible for collecting and Lymph is responsible for collecting and distributing oxygen, nutrients and removing waste products left behind in hormones to the tissues of entire body. the tissues.

Blood flows in a closed continuous loop Lymph flows in an open circuit from the throughout the body via the arteries, tissues into lymphatic vessels. Once capillaries, and veins. within these vessels, lymph flows in only one direction.
Blood is pumped. The heart pumps blood into the arteries that carry it to all of the body. Veins return blood from all parts of the body to the heart. Lymph is not pumped. It passively flows from the tissues into the lymph capillaries. Flow within the lymphatic vessels is aided by other body movements such as deep breathing and the action of nearby muscles and blood vessels.

Blood consists of the liquid plasma that transports the red and white blood cells and platelets. Blood is visible and damage to blood vessels causes obvious signs such as bleeding or bruising. Blood is filtered by the kidneys. All blood flows through the kidneys where waste products and excess fluids are removed. Necessary fluids are returned to the cardiovascular circulation.

Lymph that has been filtered and is ready to return to the cardiovascular system is a clear or milky white fluid. Lymph is invisible and damage to the lymphatic system is difficult to detect until swelling occurs. Lymph is filtered by lymph nodes located throughout the body. These nodes remove some fluid and debris. They also kill pathogens and some cancer cells.

Blood vessel damage or Lymphatic vessel damage or insufficiency produces swelling insufficiency produces swelling that containing low-protein fluid. containing protein-rich fluid.

Assignment 1.6
1.

Compare the contents of blood and lymph.

BLOOD SIMILARITIES LYMPH

BLOOD

DIFFERENCES Glucose Protein molecules Oxygen Waste materials Erythrocytes Leucocytes Platelets

LYMPH

1.5

Role of the circulatory system in the bodys defence mechanisms

Learning outcomes..

At the end of lesson, you should be able to..

State another function of circulatory system besides transport Identify the three lines of defence mechanism of body Describe the process of phagocytosis State the meaning of antigen and antibody State the meaning of immunity and immunization Relate antigen and antibody to immunity Name and give examples of various Types of immunity State the effects of Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on the bodys defence mechanism Describe the transmission of HIV Suggest ways to prevent the spread of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ( AIDS)

H1N1 viruses

Leishmania donovani parasites (photo: CDC)

Cholera bacteria

Bodys defence mechanism

Human bodies have three lines of defence against pathogens.

First

line of defence (skin, mucous membrane) Second line of defence (phagocytes) Third line of defence (lymphocytes)

First line of defence

Skin
Acts

as a physical barrier Made up of dead keratinized layer which is difficult to penetrate Sebaceous glands secrete sebum which contain lysozymes to destroy bacteria

First line of defence

Mucous membranes
Mucus

in the nasal cavity trap dust particles and

spores Cilia (respiratory tract) sweep the trapped particles to the pharynx. Gastric juices (in stomach) will killed microorganisms that enter the stomach.

Second line of defence

If the pathogens are able to get past the first line of defence, for example, through a cut in your skin, and an infection develops, the second line of defence becomes active. Some WBC such as neutrophils act as phagocytes. They are attracted by the chemicals produced at the sites of infection. The phagocytes move towards the pathogens and engulf them by phagocytosis.

Third line of defence

Lymphocytes are WBC found in the lymph nodes and in the blood circulatory system. Two types of lymphocytes:
T-lymphocytes
Attack

cells infected by pathogens or Produce certain chemicals to coordinate immune response

B-lymphocytes
Produce

antibodies

Cont.

Antibody protein produced by lymphocytes in response to the presence of an antigen. Antigen foreign substance which stimulates the body to produce an immune response Antibodies are specific in action and promote the destruction of antigens in different ways.

After an infection, some lymphocytes remain in the body as memory cells. Memory lymphocytes help to defend the body against further infection by the same antigen.

Types of immunity

Immunity: the ability of an organism to defend itself against infection by pathogens. Types of immunity:
Active

immunity (natural & artificial) Passive immunity (natural & artificial)

Immunisation: the process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against an agent (known as the immunogen).

Types of immunity
Immunity
Active
Own antibodies

Natural
Exposure to infectious agent

Artificial
Immunization

Acquired Passive Immunity

Inherited natural immunity: inherited by individual through the placenta or mothers milk.

Active natural immunity

Active natural acquired immunity: acquired after a person recovers from an infection. Eg; measles or chickenpox.

Natural active immunity

Active artificial immunity

Active artificial acquired immunity: Eg; vaccine (contains killed or weakened antigens). Active because the a/bodies produced by the body itself Artificial because it is obtained through vaccination. the process is known as immunisation.

Artificial active immunity

Passive immunity
1.

2.

Passive natural immunity: when a/bodies from the mother transported across the placenta to the foetus. Lasts for a few months. Passive artificial immunity: injecting serum containing a specific a/bodies prepared from human/animals blood.

Passive artificial immunity

Usually

used to treat patient with serious ill. Eg: rabies, tetanus or snake bites Give temporary immunity.

Difference between passive and active immunity

Assignment 1.6
1.

2.

Describe the process of phagocytosis. Drawing will help you to get marks. (10 marks) Name and give examples of various types of immunity. (10 marks)

Artificial passive immunity

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - Effects on the bodys defence mechanism

AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is caused by HIV. HIV infects the helper T-cells (important to activate other lymphocytes in the bodys defence mechanisms against disease). Once infected, it takes a long incubation period before the symptoms appear. A persons immune system gradually decrease in function and tend to get infected by secondary infection such as pneumonia, meningitis and fungal diseases. He/she may develop a cancer. Eg: Kaposis

Kaposis sarcoma

Transmission of HIV
There are several possible ways in which the virus can enter. 1. Having sex with an infected partner 2. Injection-drug users who share needles or syringes that are contaminated with blood from an infected person. 3. Women can transmit HIV to their babies during pregnancy or birth, when infected maternal cells enter the baby's circulation, or through breastfeeding. 4. HIV can be spread in health-care settings through accidental needle sticks or contact with contaminated fluids.

Transmission of HIV
5.

6.

Transfusion of contaminated blood or blood components. The virus does not spread through casual contact such as preparing food, sharing towels and bedding, or via swimming pools, telephones, or toilet seats. The virus is also unlikely to be spread by contact with saliva, unless it is contaminated with blood.

Ways to prevent the spread of AIDS

Abstain from sex. Use a condom in other situations. Do not share needles or inject illicit drugs. If you work in a health-care field, follow recommended guidelines for protecting yourself against needle sticks and exposure to contaminated fluids. If you have engaged in risky behaviors, get tested to see if you have HIV. Strict screening of blood before transfusion. Awareness campaign and counseling.

Appreciating a healthy cardiovascular system

1.6

Learning outcomes..

At the end of lesson, you should be able to:

Select

and practice suitable ways to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.

Risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD)

Cardiovascular diseases share risk factors with other major diseases. Tobacco smoking Poor diet and nutrition Physical inactivity Overweight and obesity High blood pressure High blood cholesterol Diabetes High alcohol consumption

Atherosclerosis

How to take care of healthy cardiovascular system?

Follow a well-balanced diet that is low in saturated fats, cholesterol and salt. Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on the heart, blood vessels, and lymph vessels. Participate in regular aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes three to four times per week. Avoid the use of tobacco products and exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke. Avoid illegal drugs including stimulants, marijuana and ecstasy.