Assignment -
Read Chapter 7 in Human Biology 14th Edition by Mader and Windelspecht. And answer the following questions.
Q1. Describe how the lymphatic system contributes to fluid homeostasis in the body.
Q2. What are the major differences between a primary and a secondary lymphatic organ? Give two examples of each.
Q3. Predict what could happen to the body if the lymphatic ducts did not allow lymph to drain.
Q4. What are three of the body's innate defenses? Give a brief description of each.
Q5. Describe two of the white blood cells associated with the body's innate defenses.
Q6. Explain the role of the complement system.
Q7. What is adaptive defense?
Q8. Describe adaptive defense response against a virus-infected cell.
Q9. Differentiate between B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes, including a brief description of how they each function.
Q10. Define acquired immunity, and give two examples.
Q11. Describe the two types of acquired immunity.
Q12. Describe two ways a person can develop passive immunity.
Q13. Describe four disorders associated with the functioning of the immune system.
Q14. Detail what occurs during an allergic reaction.
Q15. Hypothesize why an autoimmune disorder sometimes develops after an infection.