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  1. Identify the major components of the lymphatic system and explain their functions.
  2. Discuss the importance of lymphocytes and describe where they are found in the body.
  3. List the body's nonspecific defenses and explain how each functions.
  4. Define specific resistance and identify the forms and properties of immunity.
  5. Distinguish between cell-mediated immunity and antibody-mediated (humoral) immunity.
  6. Discuss the different types of T cells and the role played by each in the immune response.
  7. Describe the structure of antibody molecules and explain how they function.
  8. Describe the primary and secondary immune responses to antigen exposure.
  9. Relate allergic reactions and autoimmune disorders to immune mechanisms.
  10. Describe the changes in the immune system that occur with aging.
  11. Discuss the structural and functional interactions between the lymphatic system and other body systems.





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