After
you have studied this chapter, you should be able to:
Lymphatic System (p. 252)
- Describe the structure and functions of
the lymphatic system.
- Describe the structure and function of
lymph nodes.
- Describe the structures and functions
of the thymus, spleen, and red bone marrow.
Immunity (p. 256)
- Describe the body’s nonspecific defense
mechanisms.
- Contrast antibody-mediated immunity with
cell-mediated immunity.
Immunotherapy (p. 262)
- Describe how to provide an individual
with active and passive immunity.
- Give examples of immunotherapeutic drugs.
Immunological Side Effects and Illnesses (p. 266)
- Give examples of how the immune system
overdefends and underdefends the body.
Effects of Aging (p. 267)
- Anatomical and physiological changes occur
in the lymphatic system as we age.
Working Together (p. 267)
- The lymphatic system works with other
systems of the body to maintain homeostasis.
Visual Focus
- The Inflammatory Reaction (p. 257)
Medical Focus
- Lymph Nodes and Illnesses (p. 254)
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Transplant (p. 255)
- Immunization: The Great Protector (p. 263)
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