Anatomy & Physiology

The components of the immune system offer three lines of defense: The first line of defense involves surface barriers; the second line of defense involves the cells and proteins of innate immunity and the third defense involves the cells and protein of adaptive immunity.

Answer all the following questions:

1. What are the major structures and functions of the lymphatic system and how does the lymphatic system interact with other body systems to help maintain homeostasis?
2. Explain, with examples, the processes and rationale of fever and inflammation.
3. Identify and describe antibodies main purpose and how they function. What do antibodies react to and how are they created?