28 Mar EXPERIMENT 1: EXAMINING THE MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
Pre-Lab Questions
1. In what areas are lymph nodes clustered? Why is this desirable?
2. Explain how the flow of lymph is controlled through lymphatic vessels.
Experiment 1: Examining the Microscopic Anatomy of the Lymphatic System
Post-Lab Questions
1. Identify the labeled components in the slide image below.
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2. Identify the labeled components in the slide image below.
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3. Are there more afferent or efferent vessels attached to a lymph node? What is the functional purpose of this?
4. What structural similarities do you observe between the lymph node and the spleen?
Experiment 2: biodigital Dissection – The Lymphatic System
Images
Photo 1: Thymus Gland and Spleen
Post-Lab Questions
1. In what regions are high concentrations of lymph nodes?
2. What observations did you make regarding the lymphatic system?
3. Compare and contrast the vessels of the lymphatic system and the circulatory system.
