ANP 1105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Lingual Tonsils, Adenoid, Lymphatic System
29 Nov 2016
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The lymphatic system: structures and functions of vessels and organs of the lymphatic. Lymph nodes ideal surveillance vantage point for lymphocytes & macrophages: discrete, encapsulated (surrounded by capsule) collections of diffuse lymphoid tissue + follicles **chapter goes deeper than necessary, sights of servalance of lympathic tissue. 1) site for lymphocyte proliferation; immune surveillance & response. 10 blood cleansing (old red blood cells, old platelets, debris) 4) may be a site of rbc production in fetus. 5: white pulp (immunity) - houses cells of the immune system and related stores blood platelets and monocytes to immune functions. ; red pulp (rbcs) - cleaning up and getting rid of old red blood cells - 1) palatine tonsils: paired with tubal - either side of throat: 2) lingual tonsil: way back at base of throat - polices stuff entering throat via oral cavity. Respiratory system: introduction, major function of respiratory system is to supply o2 and dispose of co2, 4 distinct processes:
