Immunology

Master the laboratory techniques used to detect antigens and antibodies, and to sort immune cell populations.

A deep dive into CD4+ Helpers, CD8+ Cytotoxics, and how MHC Class I and II present antigens to them.

Identify primary and secondary lymphoid organs, including the bone marrow, thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes.

Understand the four types of hypersensitivity reactions, from immediate allergies to delayed-type responses.

Covers the failure of self-tolerance in diseases like Lupus, and primary vs. secondary immunodeficiencies like AIDS.

Test your knowledge on live-attenuated, inactivated, subunit, and modern mRNA vaccine platforms.

Explore the non-specific defense mechanisms including physical barriers, phagocytosis, and the inflammatory response.

Identify the parts of an immunoglobulin molecule and the unique roles of IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, and IgD.

Master the classical, alternative, and lectin pathways, and the formation of the Membrane Attack Complex (MAC).

How do B-cells mature and produce antibodies? Covers clonal selection, plasma cells, and memory B-cells.

Explore the five classes of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM, etc.).

How T-cells recognize antigens.

Identify T-cells, B-cells, macrophages, and neutrophils.

When the immune system attacks itself or overreacts.

Compare the two major branches of the immune system.