THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM!
Epidemiologist: Alex K.
General Physiologist: Adrianna W.
Internist: Timber S.
Surgeon: Jaden H.
GENERAL PHYSICIAN
• The system we are studying is called the lymphatic system.
• The lymphatic system deals with a large part of the immune
system. It is responsible for creating and developing T and B
cells. B cells are in charge of marking pathogens. T cells are
responsible for destroying pathogens.
GENERAL PHYSICIAN (CONTINUED)
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Here are some important words to know;
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Lymph is a clear-to-white fluid made of: White blood cells, especially lymphocytes, the cells
that attack bacteria in the blood.
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Thymus gland is were white blood cells go to develop into mature “T” cells.
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Tonsils are glands located at the back of the throat. They help to protect the mouth and the
throat from pathogens.
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Spleen is were blood passes through to be cleaned. Damaged blood cells are killed and T and
B cells are released into the blood.
• Here is a picture:
cardiovascular system.
This system works with the
INTERNIST
• All of the body systems work together to form a living thing.
Without one system, the body would not be able to survive
because they are all specialized to fit with each other.
• If there wasn’t a respiratory system, the cells would not get the
oxygen they need and that would cause every cell to die.
• The organ systems interact by making what each other need,
then using or shipping the thing to that specific cell.
INTERNIST (CONTINUED)
• Some of the organ systems help with getting the glucose to the
cells, one of which is the digestive system.
• The excretory system is needed for waste removal because
some of the bodies waste is actually toxic.
• Some doctors that deal with this system are; hematologists,
epidemiologists, surgeons, physicians, rheumatologists.
• Hematologists study blood, epidemiologists study
diseases/epidemics, surgeons study surgeries, physicians study
diagnostics, rheumatologists study bones, which are needed for
lymphocytes.
EPIDEMIOLOGIST
There are several illnesses related to the lymphatic system.
• Lymphadenitis: An illness caused by a large number of bacteria
and viruses. The symptoms of it include but are not limited to;
swollen/inflamed lymph nodes, redness around infected area,
and tingling sensation. It can be associated with the common
cold, and was discovered around 1953. Every system is at risk
with this disease because they all depend on the lymphatic
system to fight of diseases. It is not fatal, but there is no cure.
EPIDEMIOLOGIST (CONTINUED
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Mononucleosis: An infectious disease caused by the mononucleosis
virus, the kissing disease, as it is commonly known as, is not possible
to cure, but thankfully not fatal. Nobody knows the exact date it was
discovered, but once you get it, you will have symptoms such as; fever,
sore throat, chronic headache, and dizziness. When you get it, it is
best that you consume lots of fluids and get plenty of rest. It only
affects the lymphatic system, but can make it hard to eat anything for
some time.
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Lymphocytosis: This disease is special because it can be triggered by
Autoimmune Disorder. It is a high lymphocyte count and was
discovered in the mid to late 1800’s. There aren’t any cures for it, and
is not fatal. Symptoms are; redness around lymph veins, high T-cell
count, occasional dizziness, fatigue, and chronic headaches. It is not
generally called anything else, and can affect blood cells.
SURGEON
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There are many types of surgeries that can be preformed on the lymphatic system. The
ones we found the most interesting are;
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Tonsillectomy: This surgery was first performed at around 1000 BC. It was done because
people got tired of having to deal with diseases such as strep throat. The person who did
it however, is not known. Your whole mouth could become infected and you could lose
your tongue if this were not performed.
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Spleen Removal: The first spleen removals took place