Chapter 14 Objectives -- Lymphatic System and Immunity

 

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        When you can answer these objectives without looking them up in the notes or the text book, you are probably ready to take the test on this chapter.

  1. Give the general functions of the lymphatic system.
  2. Trace the flow of lymph from lymphatic capillaries to the blood stream.
  3. Distinguish between the areas drained by the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct.
  4. Describe the relationship between tissue fluid and lymph.
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  5. Describe the components of lymph.
  6. List the factors that promote the movement of lymph through lymphatic vessels.
  7. Describe the cell types found in lymph nodes.  Also describe the function and location of lymph nodes.
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  8. Describe the functions and locations of the spleen and thymus.
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  9. Explain what is meant by infection.
  10. Explain nonspecific defense mechanisms.
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  11. Differentiate between specific immunity and nonspecific defenses.
  12. Define B cells and T cells and tell where they originate.
  13. Define antigen.
  14. Explain the functions of T-cells and B-cells.
  15. List the primary locations of T-cells and B-cells.
  16. Describe the activation of B-cells.
  17. Describe the activation of T-cells.
  18. List the different types of immunoglobulins and tell how they differ.
  19. Explain the ways in which antibodies act to fight infection.
  20. Define complement and give its function.
  21. Distinguish between the primary immune response and the secondary immune response
  22. Describe the function of cytotoxic T-cells.
  23. Define vaccine and give its function.
  24. List four different types of acquired immunities and tell how they differ.
  25. Explain how allergic reactions are related to an immune reaction.
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