Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

21. The Immune System

Introduction to the Immune System

Anatomy & Physiology

21. The Immune System

Introduction to the Immune System

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Which two body systems work together to protect the body from pathogens?

Nervous and Endocrine systems

Digestive and Respiratory systems

Immune and Lymphatic systems

Skeletal and Muscular systems

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Begin by understanding the role of the immune system. The immune system is responsible for identifying and eliminating pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and other foreign invaders that can cause disease.

Next, consider the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and nodes that transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body.

Recognize how these two systems work together. The lymphatic system provides a pathway for immune cells to travel and communicate, enhancing the body's ability to respond to infections.

Understand the interaction between the immune and lymphatic systems. Lymph nodes filter lymph and trap pathogens, which are then destroyed by immune cells, such as lymphocytes.

Conclude that the immune and lymphatic systems collaborate to protect the body from pathogens by identifying, transporting, and eliminating them efficiently.