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Lymphatic system
The human
lymphatic
system
Lymph capillary
Lymph node
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
Drainage area..
Right drainage area
Drainage area..
Drains lymph from the
left side of the head and
neck
Left drainage area
The Left arm and the left
upper quadrant
The thoracic
ducttransports lymph
upward to the left
lymphatic duct.
Composition of interstitial
fluid (ISF)
Cont.
1.
2.
Lymph nodes:
3.
4.
Cardiovascular System
(Blood)
Lymphatic System
(Lymph)
Assignment 1.6
1.
DIFFERENCES
Glucose
Protein
molecules
Oxygen
Waste materials
Erythrocytes
Leucocytes
Platelets
LYMPH
1.5
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H1N1 viruses
Cholera bacteria
Skin
Mucous membranes
T-lymphocytes
Attack
B-lymphocytes
Produce
antibodies
Cont.
Types of immunity
Types of immunity
Active natural
acquired
immunity:
acquired after a
person recovers
from an infection.
Eg; measles or
chickenpox.
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.
Assignment 1.6
1.
2.
HI
V
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.
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Atherosclerosis