Organs Of The Lymphoid System
Organs Of The Lymphoid System (9833-09)
Review the nature and structure of organs found in the body and how these organs relate to lymphocyte production and the function of the immune system.
| Code |
9833-09 |
| Niveau |
Fondamental |
Prix membres
$0
Prix non-membres
$135
Renseignements additionnels
PEP hours: 11
CPS/ART credits: 0
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe which organs are associated with the lymphoid system
- List the differences between the primary and secondary lymphoid organs
- Draw detailed labelled diagrams of the basic structure of the bone marrow, thymus, lymph nodes and the spleen
- Describe the circulation of lymphocytes throughout the body
- Tabulate the properties of the thymic hormones
- Describe the effects of thymectomy on both adults and neonates
- Describe the changes that occur in the lymph node when it is stimulated by antigen
- List the functions of the spleen
- Describe the structural and functional differences between the white and red pulp of the spleen
- List the effects of splenectomy.
- Describe the lymphoid organs associated with the gut.
Instructor: John Chapman, FCSMLS, FIMLS, CLSp(H)
Prerequisites: None
Textbook: N/A
Equipment: Computer with Internet is required
Start Date: Upon registration
Completion: Up to 52 weeks
Version Date: November 2009