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

Cells of the Immune System: Agranulocytes

Anatomy & Physiology

21. The Immune System

Cells of the Immune System: Agranulocytes

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Why is a bone marrow transplant used to replace defective lymphocytes in a patient?

Bone marrow creates common myeloid progenitor cells which differentiate into lymphocytes.

Bone marrow creates monocytes which differentiate into lymphocytes.

Bone marrow creates hematopoietic stem cells which differentiate into all immune cells including lymphocytes.

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Understand the role of bone marrow: Bone marrow is a vital tissue in the body responsible for producing blood cells, including immune cells.

Identify the types of stem cells in bone marrow: Bone marrow contains hematopoietic stem cells, which are multipotent stem cells capable of differentiating into various types of blood cells.

Differentiate between myeloid and lymphoid lineages: Hematopoietic stem cells can give rise to two main lineages: myeloid and lymphoid. Lymphocytes, which are crucial for the immune response, are derived from the lymphoid lineage.

Recognize the purpose of a bone marrow transplant: A bone marrow transplant is used to replace defective or damaged hematopoietic stem cells in a patient, thereby restoring the production of healthy blood cells, including lymphocytes.

Conclude the process: By transplanting healthy bone marrow, the patient receives new hematopoietic stem cells that can differentiate into all types of immune cells, including lymphocytes, thus re-establishing a functional immune system.