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Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 4/e
Rod R. Seeley, Idaho State University
Philip Tate, Phoenix College
Trent D. Stephens, Idaho State University
The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Internet Activities


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
(http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/cfs/index.htm)

Investigate this site to developed by the CDC to have a better understanding of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Question: What are the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?
LUMEN Histology Series: Blood and Capillaries
(http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/Histo/frames/h_frame5.html)

Micrographs of blood can be found at this detailed site.
Question: On a piece of paper, sketch a typical neutrophil.
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?
Frequently Asked Questions about Lymphedema
(http://www.pitt.edu/%7Egenetics/lymph/faqs.htm)

This informative site introduces the user to fundamentals of the lymphatic system and lymphedema.
Question: A. What is the function of the lymphatic system?
B. What are the symptoms of lymphedema?
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?
The Common Cold
(http://www.netdoor.com/entinfo/coldcom.html)

The Jackson Mississippi Medical Center has provided this informative guide about the common cold.
Question: What causes the common cold?








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