Anatomy and Physiology: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Hours: 0.50
# Course Code: REL-RCC-ANAT-C-14

The structures that make up the lymphatic system play a key role in defending our bodies and protecting us from illness. This lesson discusses the functions, organs, cells, and fluids of the lymphatic system. It also briefly discusses lymphoid tissue associated with the digestive system and the role of bone marrow in the lymphatic system. This lesson also discusses various types of non-specific and specific defenses of the body. We will also find out about antibody-mediated (humoral) and cell-mediated immunity.

Course Description

The structures that make up the lymphatic system play a key role in defending our bodies and protecting us from illness. This lesson discusses the functions, organs, cells, and fluids of the lymphatic system. It also briefly discusses lymphoid tissue associated with the digestive system and the role of bone marrow in the lymphatic system. This lesson also discusses various types of non-specific and specific defenses of the body. We will also find out about antibody-mediated (humoral) and cell-mediated immunity.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

American Health Information Management Association

0.5 HOURS

“This program has been approved for 0.5000 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”

American Academy of Professional Coders

0.5 HOURS

This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-RCC-ANAT-C-14

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2023

Learning Objectives:
Define key terms relating to the lymphatic system.
Discuss the structures of the lymphatic system and their functions.
Describe lymphatic fluid.
Explain the lymphatic drainage pattern of the body.
Explain non-specific defense mechanisms.
Identify specific defense mechanisms.

Reviewer: Mary C. Vagula, Ph.D.

Disclosure: Mary C. Vagula, Ph.D. has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Reviewer: Donna Massey, RN MSN

Disclosure: Donna Massey, RN MSN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Reviewer: Elisa M. Konieczko, Ph.D.

Disclosure: Elisa M. Konieczko, Ph.D. has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Reviewer: Alice M. Noblin, Ph.D., RHIA, CCS

Disclosure: Alice M. Noblin, Ph.D., RHIA, CCS has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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Anatomy and Physiology: Lymphatic System and Immunity

$ 35.0 $35.00 $35.00

American Health Information Management Association

American Academy of Professional Coders

$ 35.0 $35.00

$35.00