IMMUNE SYSTEM-W/CASE STUDIES (2 BOOKS)
IMMUNE SYSTEM-W/CASE STUDIES (2 BOOKS)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780393698237
Author: PARHAM
Publisher: NORTON
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 1, Problem 1Q
Summary Introduction

(a)

To write:

The name of the primary lymphoid tissues in mammals and the main types of secondary lymphoid tissue.

Introduction:

Lymphoid tissues can be defined as organized structures that are a vital part of the immune system. It protects the body from infections and potential pathogens. Some of the important lymphoid tissues are spleen, bone marrow and thymus.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

The lymphoid tissues are divided into two types according to their functions. They are primary and secondary lymphoid tissues. Primary lymphoid tissues include bone marrow and thymus. Apart from them, every other type of lymphoid tissue is known as secondary lymphoid tissue. The main secondary lymphoid tissues include the spleen, mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues (MALT) and lymph nodes. These also include gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), such as the adenoids, tonsils, Peyer's patches, appendix and bronchial-associated lymphoid tissues (BALT).

Conclusion

Therefore, primary lymphoid tissues are bone marrow and thymus and the main secondary lymphoid tissues include the spleen, mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues (MALT) and lymph nodes.

Summary Introduction

(b)

To write:

The differences in functions of primary and secondary lymphoid tissues and discuss the principal events that take place in each.

Introduction:

Lymphoid tissues can be defined as organized structures that are a vital part of the immune system. It protects the body from infections and potential pathogens. Some of the important lymphoid tissues are spleen, bone marrow and thymus.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

Central or primary lymphoid tissues are the anatomical locations where lymphocytes get developed and reach the state of maturation required where they can respond to a potential pathogen. B cells are matured in the bone marrow and fetal liver before entering the circulation, whereas T cells mature leave the bone marrow at the immature stage and mature in the thymus. Both lymphocyte lineages are derived from a common hematopoietic stem cell.

Secondary lymphoid tissues are the anatomical locations where lymphocytes encounter antigen and immune responses get induced. Antigen is delivered to the secondary lymphoid tissues through an afferent lymphatic vessel. It is reserved in the lymphoid tissue to encounter with lymphocytes having antigen specific receptors.

Conclusion

Therefore, primary lymphoid tissues are the anatomical locations where lymphocytes get developed and reach the state of maturation required where they can respond to a potential pathogen. Whereas, secondary lymphoid tissues are the anatomical locations where lymphocytes encounter antigen and immune responses get induced.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
You have returned to college to become a phylogeneticist. One of the first things you wish to do is determine how mammals, birds, and reptiles are related. Like any good scientist, you need to consider all available data objectively and without a preconceived “correct” answer. In pursuit of that, you should produce a phylogenetic tree based only on morphological features that show birds and mammals are more closely related. You will then produce a totally different tree, also using morphological features, that shows birds and reptiles are more closely related. Do not forget to include all three groups in both your trees. Based solely off the trees you produce, which relationship would you consider the more likely and why? Once you have answered that question, provide a brief summary of the “modern” understanding of the relationship between these three groups.
true or false, the reason geckos can walk on walls is hydrogen bonding between their foot pads and the moisture on the wall.
Biology laboratory problem Please help. thank you You have 20 ul of DNA solution and 6X DNA loading buffer solution. You have to mix your DNA solution and DNA loading buffer before load DNA in an agarose gel. The concentration of the DNA loading buffer must be 1X in the DNA and DNA-loading buffer mixture after you mix them. For that, I will add _____ ul of 6X loading buffer to the 20 ul DNA solution.
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Text book image
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781259398629
Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Text book image
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780815344322
Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Text book image
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781260159363
Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Text book image
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9781260231700
Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:McGraw Hill Education