Kuby Immunology notes

2. Which is the best definition of “immunity”? A. The state of having been exposed to a pathogen repeatedly B. The state of being resistant to reinfection with a pathogen C. When an individual has never been exposed to a pathogen D. When the immune system is activated E. When physical barriers are not enough to prevent infection Answer: B Section: A Historical Perspective Difficulty: 1 Hint: Vaccines can induce immunity. 3. What happens to a pathogen as it becomes attenuated? A. I...

This content deals with the 2nd Chapter of the Immunology Kuby describing the cells and organs of the immune system. The hematopoietic stem cells and various cells like B-cells, T-cells, Basophils, eosinophils, etc. functions have been elaborated.

This summary document entails all the different aspects of Immunology mainly covered within the textbook. It has been split into a table of keywords and the explanations behind it and what the keywords should make you think of. It also includes a flow diagram in which it explains how B cells are developed and also how T cells are developed. Moreover there are tables to explain the different types of hypersensitivities, differences between Th1 and Th2 immune responses and also different types of ...

This summary document entails all the different aspects of Immunology mainly covered within the textbook. It has been split into a table of keywords and the explanations behind it and what the keywords should make you think of. It also includes a flow diagram in which it explains how B cells are developed and also how T cells are developed. Moreover there are tables to explain the different types of hypersensitivities, differences between Th1 and Th2 immune responses and also different types of ...

2. Which is the best definition of “immunity”? A. The state of having been exposed to a pathogen repeatedly B. The state of being resistant to reinfection with a pathogen C. When an individual has never been exposed to a pathogen D. When the immune system is activated E. When physical barriers are not enough to prevent infection Answer: B Section: A Historical Perspective Difficulty: 1 Hint: Vaccines can induce immunity. 3. What happens to a pathogen as it becomes attenuated? A. I...

This content deals with the 2nd Chapter of the Immunology Kuby describing the cells and organs of the immune system. The hematopoietic stem cells and various cells like B-cells, T-cells, Basophils, eosinophils, etc. functions have been elaborated.