ENDOCRINE AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMGrace 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

Sex hormones Abdominal cavity

OVARIES Female

Release eggs and produce hormones Allows for fertilization

Pelvic cavity

TESTES Primary sexual organ

Males Production of sperm and

hormones 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

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 The Lymphatic and Endocrine systems do not

have a specific body cavity location, they are located all over your body!

Lymphatic Endocrine

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.