Lymphatic System - Describe the composition and primary purpose of lymph - Compare and contrast lymphatic vessels to blood

vessels - Describe the location and function of lymph nodes - Describe the effect of the discrepancy between the number of efferent vs afferent lymphatics entering a lymph node - Describe the primary functions of the spleen, tonsils, and thymus Immune System - Describe the timeline on which the two primary arms of the immune response work - Describe the difference in the make-up of the innate and adaptive immune responses, including the various tissues and cells used by each - Describe the steps of phagocytosis - Describe the process by which phagoctyes are attracted to a tissue of injury or infection - Briefly describe the complement cascade and the end results of the cascade - Explain what an antigen is - Distinguish humoral vs cell-mediated immunity and the differences in the cells which are responsible for each - Distinguish primary from secondary immune responses - Outline the ways in which lymphocytes generate a large diversity of receptors - Describe the various end goals of antibodies and the process by which B cells mature to secrete them - Distinguish the two primary types of T cells and their roles in immune system functioning - Describe the primary steps involved in T cell maturation - Describe an APC and an MHC molecule Blood and the Vascular System - Describe the make-up of blood - Describe the primary functions of blood and what cells contribute to each function - Describe the structure of erythrocytes and hemoglobin and how the structure relates to function - Briefly describe the formation of RBC formation - Distinguish the various types of leukocytes - Describe hemostasis and coagulation and the cells and proteins important for each - Review the relationship of antibodies and antigens in regards to blood - Describe the basic differences between arteries and veins - Briefly describe the various ways the body regulates blood pressure - List what arteries and veins carry blood to and drain blood from the head, shoulder, arm, digestive organs, and legs - Describe the Circle of Willis and the dural sinuses

Heart

Describe the chambers and valves of the heart and any distinguishing characteristics of each Describe all the various inputs and outputs of the heart Overview the pulmonary and coronary circulations Briefly describe the layers of the heart and the protective coverings around it Trace bloodflow through the body, heart, and lungs Describe the basics of the rhythm-generating circuit of the heart and the importance of the coordination amongst the various parts of the circuit