Area of Study
The Lymphatic System and Immunity
Learning Objectives
1. Identify the major components of the
lymphatic system, and explain their functions.
2. Discuss the importance of lymphocytes,
and describe their distribution in the body.
3. Describe the structure of lymphoid
tissues and organs, and explain their functions.
4. List the body’s non-specific defenses,
and describe the components and mechanisms of each.
This assignment will be completed in groups
of two. You will be assigned a region of the lymphatic system anatomy
from the following list:
1. Lymph vessels
2. Lymph nodes
3. Tonsils
4. Spleen
5. Thoracic Duct
6. GALT
The area is invaded by Peter the Pathogen.
Create a story to describe Peter’s experiences in your area of the Lymphatic
system. You may add new characters based on the physiological processes
that fight the pathogen. Be sure to include the activities of the non-specific
defenses that would be activated as well as representing a characterization
of the physical space. Finally, if your area of the lymphatic system cannot
eliminate the pathogen, describe what might occur in the body.
Your story will be evaluated based on:
A story (in written form) that will be shared
to the class.
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Activity #17
