Bios 255 week 4 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BIOS 255 Week 4 Concepts I The Lymphatic System

How do the various components of the lymphatic system operate? We have talked about many organ systems. In what ways are components of the lymphatic system involved in many other organ systems? Try to focus on one element of this system and provide an in-depth view of its contribution to our overall health.

Bios 255 Exam 2 images ·Identify and describe the functions of the lymphatic organs ·Be able to identify and label the following blood vessels: ·Be able to identify and label the following blood vessels. ·Be able to label and identify the following- figure recommendation 20.2 ( Histology of blood vessels) ·Be able to label and identify the valves. Figure ·Be able to label and identify the following parts of the lymphatic system -figure

BIOS 255 Week 4 Discussion; The Lymphatic System Option A (2 Versions)

1. Why are natural killer cells considered to be part of the innate immune response? 2. What types of cells do natural killer cells act against? 3. Describe the process whereby natural killer cells kill other cells and the role of macrophages in the process. 4. The immunologist cautioned Shanice that she may be more susceptible to virally induced cancers. Why did the immunologist state this? 5. What treatments or other options does Shanice have to counteract the natural killer cell deficienc...