(BIOS 255 Week 4 Virtual Lab)
Part 1: Complete the activities on Anatomy.TV for the Lymphatic System and Immunity: Introduction, Vessels and Circulation, Organs and Tissues.
To access Anatomy.TV: Resources tab>Library>Library Resources-Database A- Z>Anatomy.TV>Titles(default tab): Choose Lymphatic system and Immunity>choose assigned sections
You will then work through the material and activities by scrolling down on the right. This will allow you to see and work through all activities for that section.
As you complete the lab activities, have the lab report ready to record data.
Part 2: Complete the lab report.
Lymphatic System Lab Report
- List the 4 components of the lymphatic system … in the introduction. (1 point; 1/4 point each)
- List 3 functions of the lymphatic system. (1.5 points total; 1/2 point each)
- List 3 secondary organs of the lymphatic system. (1.5 points; ½ point each)
- List the 3 tonsils and indicate their locations. (3 points)
- Identify structures in the following image from the Vessels and Circulation tab: you will need to click on “Lymphatic Capillaries” (1/2 point each; 2.5 points total)
- Describe 2 ways in which the intestines play a role in the lymphatic system. (1 point)
- Describe the structure and function of the thoracic duct. (1 point)
- What are the 2 mechanisms that allow movement of lymph through the lymph vessels? (1 point; ½ point each)
- If someone has their spleen removed surgically what could … the clinical consequence? (1 point)
- Describe how the skeletal system plays an important role in the lymphatic system. (1.5) point)
