Human anatomy and physiology courses

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM AND DISEASE RESISTANCE

lymph	lymph capillaries	lymph ducts/vessels	lymph nodes
lymphatic nodules	spleen	red bone marrow	thymus, thymosin
nonspecific disease resistance	skin and mucous membranes	phagocytosis	fever
antimicrobrial substances	inflammation	specific disease resistance	antigens
immunocompetence	cell-mediated immunity	humoral immunity	antibodies
cytolysis	T cells	B cells	complement system

Describe the structure and distribution of lymphatic vessels and capillaries, and note their important functions.
Describe the source of lymph and the mechanism(s) of lymph transport.
Name and describe all lymphoid organs of the body, beginning with lymph nodules.Pay special attention to resident cells, lymphocytes and macrophages.
Describe the role of thymosin.
Compare and contrast nonspecific body defense mechanisms, including: phagocytosis; skin and mucus barriers; fever; inflammation; and, anti-microbial substances.
Relate the events of the inflammatory process. Identify several inflammatory chemicals and describe their specific roles.
Name the body's antimicrobial substances and describe their function.Describe the role of the complement protein system in disease resistance.
Compare and contrast the specific functions of B and T lymphocytes.
Describe the role of macrophages in antigen presentation.
Explain what an antigen is and how it affects the immune system.Describe activation.
Recount the roles of plasma cells and memory cells in humoral immunity.
Explain the specific functions(s) of antibodies.

Human Anatomy and Physiology Courses
at St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus

5/2008