Biology 2404 A&P Basics   Lymphatic System       Review Sheet               Dr. Weis

1. Name the components of the lymphatic system and it’s general function.

2. Explain the structure, function, circulation, and major vessels involved with the lymphatics.

3. Define lymph and give it’s source.

4. Regarding Lymph Nodes :

            a) Name several sites or locations

            b) Describe the gross and histological anatomy

            c) Name the cells found in the lymph node

            d) Give the function

            e) name two problems / diseases associated with a lymph node

5. Regarding the Spleen :

            a) Name the location

            b) Describe the gross and histological anatomy

            c) Name the cells found in the spleen

            d) Give two functions

            e) Name a problem / disease associated with the spleen

6. Regarding the tonsils :

            a) Name the location

            b) Describe the gross and histological anatomy

            c) Name the cells found in the tonsils

            d) Give two functions

            e) Name a problem / disease associated with the tonsils

7. Regarding the thymus :

            a) Name the location

            b) Describe the gross and histological anatomy

            c) Name the cells found in the thymus

            d) Give it’s  function

            e) Name a problem / disease associated with the thymus

8. Regarding the Peyer’s Patches :

            a) Name the location

            b) Describe the gross and histological anatomy

            c) Name the lymphatic cells found in this region

            d) Give two functions

9. Explain how the lymphatic system relates to the other body systems.

10. Name two aging changes that happen with the lymphatic system.