1) Explain the function of lymph nodes, and their basic structure, and location
2) Explain the functions of the lymphatic system
3) Describe the structure of the lymphatic system, including the composition of lymph, the vessels that carry it, its pathway to return to the heart.
4) What are the functions of the Thymus and Spleen.
5) Explain the difference between nonspecific and specific defenses.
Specific defenses: Explain the function of each of the following;
6) Physical barriers
Species resistance
Mechanical barriers
7) Phagocytes
8) Natural Killer cells
9) Chemical Defenses
Interferon
Complement
10) Physiological responses
Inflammation
Fever
Specific defenses: Describe the following;
11) What is an antigen, and its importance
12) T cells
Where produced, functions
13) B cells
Where produced, functions
14) Cell-mediated immunity
How T cells stimulated
Types of T cells, and their functions
15) Antibody-mediated immunity
How B cells stimulated
Types of B cells, and their functions
Structure of antibodies, types of antibodies, and their actions
16) Describe autoimmune disorders including the few we went over in class (video lectures).
17) Describe allergic reactions and the two types we discussed (Immediate reaction vs delayed reaction).
18) Explain the difference between primary and secondary immune responses.