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antigen presentation and T lymphocytes
major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules: recall the outline structure, cellular distribution and functions of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I and class II molecules
30  cards
antigen presentation and T lymphocytes
antigen presenting cells (APCs): list examples of antigen presenting cells, explain the mechanisms by which they process and present antigens, and list their locations
13  cards
antigen presentation and T lymphocytes
T lymphocyte subsets: summarise the origins and functions of T lymphocyte subsets
56  cards
antigen presentation and T lymphocytes
T lymphocyte activation: explain the importance of antigen presenting cells in the induction of T lymphocyte responses
2  cards
antigen presentation and T lymphocytes
lymphocyte response regulation: explain how lymphocyte responses can be regulated, and the importance of such regulation; to prevent responses against self and to avoid tissue damage
54  cards
principles of immune responses
explain the importance of immunology for human health
7  cards
principles of immune responses
summarise the two basic strategies used by the immune system to recognise danger and initiate a response
16  cards
principles of immune response
innate vs adaptive immunity: differentiate between innate and adaptive immune responses, comparing the timescales in which they occur
16  cards
principles of immune response
clonal selection: summarise the concept of clonal selection, and its role in immune responses
2  cards
principles of immune response
soluble mediators: define cytokines and complement and describe their pathways and functions
33  cards
principles of immune response
toll-like receptors: recall that toll-like receptors are involved in the immune response and explain their mechanism of action
1  cards
principles of immune response
secreted effectors: explain the actions of secreted effectors of the innate immune system
1  cards
organisation of the immune system
barriers: recall the physical and chemical barriers used by the immune system in host defense
8  cards
organisation of the immune system
cell types: list the different cell types of the immune system, explain how they may be distinguished, and briefly summarise their functions
33  cards
organisation of the immune system
lymphoid organs: recall the primary and secondary lymphoid organs, summarise their structure, and differentiate between their functions
40  cards
organisation of the immune system
lymphocyte recirculation: summarise the re-circulation of lymphocytes, and explain its importance
9  cards
host defence against infection
summarise the sequence and timing of events during infection
4  cards
host defence against infection
summarise and give examples of the roles in host defense taken by: physical, chemical and mechanical barriers; antigen presenting cells; and immune regulatory mechanisms
3  cards
host defence against infection
define, explain and compare: innate versus adaptive immunity; humoral versus cellular immunity; defense against bacteria, viruses and fungi; and defense at mucosa versus the skin
5  cards
antibodies and B lymphocytes
immunoglobulin molecular structure: explain with the aid of a simple diagram the outline structure and function of the immunoglobulin molecule, identifying the antigen-binding site (Fab) and Fc portions of the molecule
12  cards
antibodies and B lymphocytes
antigen binding: explain how antibodies bind to antigen, and the consequences of such antigen binding
43  cards
antibodies and B lymphocytes
B lymphocyte origin: explain the origin and maturation of B lymphocytes, including the principle of immunoglobulin gene rearrangement
18  cards
antibodies and B lymphocytes
B lymphocyte activation: explain the process of activation of B lymphocytes to divide and differentiate into antibody-secreting and memory cells, and the differences in antibody production in primary and secondary immune responses
18  cards

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