Transcript Endocrine and Lymphatic System

ENDOCRINE AND
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
Grace Metry, Meg Phillips, Rachel
Forcillo, and Anna Nevison
LYMPHATIC
SYSTEM
•The lymphatic system aids the immune system in removing
and destroying waste, debris, dead blood cells,
pathogens, toxins, and cancer cells.
•The lymphatic system absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins
from the digestive system and delivers these nutrients to the
cells of the body where they are used by the cells.
•The lymphatic system also removes excess fluid, and waste
products from the interstitial spaces between the cells.
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
THYMUS
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The thymus creates T-lymphocytes (T cells), which are
cells of the immune system.
AXILLARY LYMPH NODE

Hidden between the
shoulder muscles and
the chest wall; obvious in
living things only when
significantly large and
hard.
LYMPHATIC VESSEL

Thin walled, valve
structures that carry
lymph. Lymph vessels act
as pools for plasma and
other substances,
including cells, that have
leaked from the vascular
system and transport
lymph fluid.
TONSILS

Masses of lymphatic material situated at either side at
the back of the human throat.
CERVICAL LYMPH NODE

Over 300 lymph nodes that are found in the neck.
MAMMARY PLEXUS
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The internal thoracic lymph nodes, with their
vessels, situated along the course of the internal
thoracic veins.
THORACIC DUCT
The major duct of the
lympathic system
 This is how lymph is
added to the blood stream
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SPLEEN
Acts as a filter for blood
 Old red blood cells are
recycled, and platelets and
white blood cells are stored
here
 Fights certain kinds of
bacteria

INGUINAL LYMPH NODE
Lymph nodes that are located in the groin area
 Carry lymphatic fluid from the groin area
through the lymphatic system
 This lymphatic fluid helps to fight diseases and
infections
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ENDOCRINE
SYSTEM
•The hormones that the endocrine system release
influence almost every cell, organ, and function of our
bodies.
•The endocrine system is instrumental in regulating
mood, growth and development, tissue function, and
metabolism, as well as sexual function and reproductive
processes.
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
HYPOTHALAMUS
A part of the brain that
helps in maintaining
homeostasis
 Produces hormones that
control temperature,
moods, and more

PITUITARY
A gland at the base of
the skull that and
secretes hormones
 Attached to the
hypothalamus
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THYROID
One of the largest
endocrine glands
 Controls how quickly the
body uses energy, makes
proteins, and how
sensitive the body is to
other hormones
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THYMUS GLAND
Endocrine System
 In the upper part of chest,
behind breastbone
 Chest cavity
 Production of lymphocytes into
t-cells


Defend against infections and
disease
ADRENAL GLANDS
Endocrine System
 On top of kidneys
 Produces steroid hormones

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
Sex hormones
Abdominal cavity
OVARIES

Female

Release eggs and produce hormones


Allows for fertilization
Pelvic cavity
TESTES

Primary sexual organ


Production of sperm and
hormones


Males
Allows for fertilization of
female eggs
Pelvic cavity
PANCREAS
Gland
 Digestive and Endocrine
system
 Produces hormones



Insulin
Secretes pancreatic juice

Digestive enzymes

Breaks down carbs, proteins, fat
PARATHYROID
Controls calcium within
the blood (which effects
how strong and dense
bones are)
 They are often in the
thyroid, but their function
isn’t related to the thyroid
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PINEAL BODY (GLAND)

Small endocrine gland
in the vertebrate
brain. It produces the
serotonin, a hormone
that affects the
modulation of
wake/sleep patterns
and seasonal
functions.
LOCATION
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The Lymphatic and Endocrine systems do not
have a specific body cavity location, they are
located all over your body!
RELATED SYSTEMS
The endocrine is related to the nervous system,
as the nervous system stimulates the brain to
release certain hormones
 The lympathic system is related to the
cardiovascular system because lymphs draw
interstitial fluid and deposit it back into the
blood.
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