Description should include the following basic anatomical structures and body cavities:
- Structures and functions of blood vessels and blood circulation
- Structures and function of the lymphatic system
- primary lymphoid tissues (i.e., bone marrow, thymus)
- secondary lymphoid tissues (i.e., spleen, lymph nodules, MALT).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the lymphatic system? What roles does it play in healthy body function?
- What is immunity? What is the relationship between immunity and the lymphatic system?
- Why is immunity a critical concept in health care?