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Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology, 9/e
David Shier, Washtenaw Community College
Ricki Lewis, The University at Albany
Jackie Butler, Grayson County Community College

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Internet Activities


Lymph Nodes: Physical Examination
(http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/lungcancer/nodmet.htm)

Learn about examination of lymph nodes at this site.
Question: Relate several techniques used to examine lymph nodes.
Cells Alive
(http://www.cellsalive.com/)

This visually appealing site provides the user with a multitude of stunning micrographs and detailed explanations.
Question: View the section on how lymphocytes produce antibodies and answer the following questions on a piece of paper:
A. How does antigen processing work?
B. How was this micrograph taken?
Histoweb
(http://www.kumc.edu/instruction/medicine/anatomy/histoweb/)

Scroll through this extensive collection of micrographs for images related to the lymphatic and immune systems.
Question: Why did the section on lymphatic tissue include information on granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes?
LUMEN Histology homepage
(http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/Histo/frames/histo_frames.html)

At this site images of the lymphatic system are available for the interested viewer.
Question: What slides are available for the lymphatic system?
Multiple Sclerosis
(http://www.nmss.org/)

This site sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society gives the latest update on MS.
Question: What are some symptoms of MS.