The Adaptive Immune System: The Lymphoid System

Learning Objectives for "The Adaptive Immune System: The Lymphoid System"

After completing this section you should be able to perform the following objectives.

1. Compare and give examples of the following:

a. primary lymphoid organs

b. secondary lymphoid organs

2. Define the following:

a. plasma

b. tissue fluid

c. lymph

d. lymph vessels

e. MALT

3. Briefly describe the importance of the lymphoid system in adaptive immune responses.