Ch 21The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
4. Describe how lymph nodes function as lymphatic
organs.
5. Describe the function, recirculation, and
activation of lymphocytes.
6. Relate the structure of lymphoid tissue to its
infection-fighting function.
7. Describe the locations, histological structure,
and immune functions of the following lymphoid organs: thymus,
lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, aggregated lymphoid nodules in the
intestine and appendix.
8. Describe the basic characteristics of two
disorders of the lymphatic vessels: chylothorax, lymphangitis; and
three disorders of...