Immunology: Primary and Secondary Lymphoid Organs and Blood - Lecture 2

Explore the intricacies of primary and secondary lymphoid organs and blood components in this comprehensive immunology lecture. Delve into the structure and function of bone marrow and thymus as primary lymphoid organs, and examine lymph nodes and spleen as secondary lymphoid organs. Gain insights into hematopoiesis, the process of blood cell formation, and differentiate between innate and adaptive immune cells. Investigate the characteristics of blood, including leukocytes and their classifications as granular or agranular cells. Discover the lymphatic system's role in immune function and understand the structure of a lymph node. This 37-minute lecture provides a solid foundation in key immunological concepts, essential for students and professionals in the field of immunology.

Intro
Learning objectives
Primary: Bone Marrow
Hematopoiesis: formation of all blood cells
Characteristics of Blood
Leukocytes
Primary: Thymus
Secondary: Lymph Nodes
Lymphatics
A lymph node
Secondary: Spleen