Navigate the complexities of the lymphatic system with our interactive mind map. Visualize the lymph nodes, vessels, and organs that work together to defend against infection and disease. Get a deeper understanding of lymphatic function, circulation, and immune response with our comprehensive mind map.
Here is a detailed comprehensive mind map on the topic "Lymphatic System and Lymph":
Central Idea: Lymphatic System and Lymph
Main Branches:
- Structure and Function
- Lymphatic Organs and Tissues
- Lymph Circulation and Lymphoid Organs
- Immune Response and Defense
- Diseases and Disorders
Sub-branches:
Structure and Function
- Lymphatic Vessels
- Arterioles
- Capillaries
- Venules
- Lymphatic Tissues
- Lymphoid organs (spleen, thymus, lymph nodes)
- Lymphoid tissues (tonsils, adenoids)
- Lymphatic Fluid
- Composition (water, proteins, lipids, etc.)
- Movement and circulation
Lymphatic Organs and Tissues
- Spleen
- Function (filtering, storing, and recycling blood cells)
- Structure (splenic cords, white pulp, red pulp)
- Thymus
- Function (maturation of T-cells)
- Structure (thymic cortex, medulla)
- Lymph Nodes
- Function (filtering, trapping pathogens)
- Structure (lymphoid follicles, germinal centers)
- Tonsils and Adenoids
- Function (filtering, trapping pathogens)
- Structure (tonsillar crypts, adenoid tissue)
Lymph Circulation and Lymphoid Organs
- Lymphatic Circulation
- Lymphatic vessels (lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic vessels)
- Lymphatic pumps (muscles, valves)
- Lymphoid Organs
- Spleen
- Thymus
- Lymph nodes
- Tonsils and adenoids
Immune Response and Defense
- Immune Response
- Innate immunity (physical barriers, phagocytosis)
- Adaptive immunity (T-cells, B-cells, antibodies)
- Immune Defense
- Cellular immunity (T-cells, macrophages)
- Humoral immunity (antibodies, complement system)
Diseases and Disorders
- Lymphatic System Disorders
- Lymphedema (edema, swelling)
- Lymphangitis (inflammation of lymphatic vessels)
- Lymphadenitis (inflammation of lymph nodes)
- Immune System Disorders
- Autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus)
- Immunodeficiency disorders (HIV, AIDS)
- Immunological disorders (allergies, asthma)
This mind map provides a comprehensive overview of the lymphatic system and lymph, covering structure and function, lymphatic organs and tissues, lymph circulation and lymphoid organs, immune response and defense, and diseases and disorders.
