Basic Immunology Functions and Disorders of the Immune System with STUDENT CONSULT Online Access

Name: Basic Immunology Functions and Disorders of the Immune System with STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
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ISBN: 9781455707072

ISBN-10: 1455707074

ISBN-13: 9781455707072

Edition: 4th 2014

Authors: Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, Shiv Pillai

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Here's a readable and concise introduction to the workings of the human immune system, with emphasis on clinical relevance. The format makes learning easy with short, easy-to-read chapters, color tables, key point summaries, and review questions in every chapter.Relates basic science to clinical disorders through clinical cases for better application in a real-world setting.Includes a full Glossary to keep you on the cutting edge of immunologic terminology.Includes appendices summarizing the features of CD Molecules, a handy Glossary, and Clinical Cases that test your understanding of how the immune system functions in health and disease. Illustrated with beautiful full-color artwork for…

Book details

List price: $71.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 11/13/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English




Introduction to the Immune System


Nomenclature, General Properties, and Components



Innate Immunity


The Early Defense Against Infections



Antigen Capture and Presentation to Lymphocytes


What Lymphocytes See



Antigen Recognition in the Adaptive Immune System


Structure of Lymphocyte Antigen Receptors and Development of Immune Repertoires



T Cell-Mediated Immunity


Activation of T Lymphocytes by Cell-Associated Antigens



Effector Mechanisms of T Cell-Mediated Immunity


Functions of T Cells in Host Defense



Humoral Immune Responses


Activation of B Lymphocytes and Production of Antibodies



Effector Mechanisms of Humoral Immunity


Elimination of Extracellular Microbes and Toxins



Immunological Tolerance and Autoimmunity


Self-Nonself Discrimination in the Immune System and Its Failure



Immune Responses against Tumors and Transplants


Immunity to Noninfectious Transformed and Foreign Cells



Hypersensitivity


Disorders Caused by Immune Responses



Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiencies


Diseases Caused by Defective Immune Responses


Suggested Readings



Glossary



Major Cytokines



Principal Features of Select CD Molecules



Clinical Cases


Index