Identify major pathological conditions of the lymphatic and immune systems.

Identification should include

  • listing the most common pathological conditions
  • describing each condition, using medical terminology
  • recognizing common signs, symptoms, or findings associated with each condition.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are the signs, symptoms, or findings associated with each common pathological condition of the lymphatic or immune systems?
  • What opportunistic infections are associated with AIDS?
  • How is an allergic reaction different from an anaphylactic reaction?
  • What malignancies are associated with the immune and lymphatic systems?
  • Which pathological conditions of the lymphatic or immune system are communicable?
  • How can common pathological conditions of the lymphatic or immune system be prevented?