COURSE OUTLINE

Week 5

Topics of discussion for the fifth week

THE BLOOD

I. Introduction

1.Definition

2. Cellular Components

3. Function of the Blood

II. Classification of Blood Cells and Plasma

a. Erythrocytes
b. Leukocytes
Granular
 Neutrophils
 Eosinophils
 Basophils

Agranular

 Monocyte
 Lymphocyte
c. Plasma

III. Formation of Blood Cells

 Hematopoiesis

IV. Blood Cell Anatomy & Function

V. The Clotting Mechanism

VI. The Blood Groups

 ABO Blood Group

 RH Blood Group

VII. Common Diseases, Disorders & Conditions

THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

I. Introduction
1.Definition
2. Structure
3. Function
II. Anatomy of the Lymphatic Vessels
 1. The Lymphatic Vessels
2. The Lymph Nodes

III. Lymphatic Circulation

IV. Common Disease of the Lymphatic Vessels

 Elephantiasis
V. Organs of the Lymphatic System
 Tonsils
 Spleen
 Thymus Gland
 Peyer’s Patches

VI. Immunity

 Humoral Immunity
 Cellular Immunity

VII. Antibodies & Antigens

1. Structure
2. Types of Antibodies
 Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
 Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
 Immunoglobulin D (IgD)
 Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
3. Active Immunity
4. Passive Immunity
5. Cells of the Immune Response & Other Defenses
 B Cells
 Plasma Cells
 Helper T Cells
 Killer T Cells
 Suppressor T Cells
 Memory Cells
 Macrophages
 Lymphokines
 Monokines
6. Overview of the Body’s Defense Mechanism
7. Common Diseases, Disorders & Condition of the Lymphatic System