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11th Hour
Introduction to Immunology
Janet M. Decker (Author)
9780632044153, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 20 January 2000
192 pages
27.8 x 21.6 x 1 cm, 0.463 kg
The 11th Hour Series of revision guides are designed for quick reference. The organization of these books actively involves studetns in the learning process and reinforces concepts. At the end of each chapter there is a test including multiple choice questions, true/false questions and short answer questions, and every answer involves an explanation. Each book contains icons in the text indicating additional support on a dedicated web page. Students having difficulties with their courses will find this an excellent way to raise their grades.
Preface. Unit I: Basic Concepts. 1 Properties of Immunity. 2 Inducing, Detecting, and Investigating Immunity. Unit II: Antigen Recognition. 3 Antibody Structure and Function. 4 Antibody Gene Organisation and Expression. 5 Major Histocompatibility Complex. 6 T-Cell Antigen Recognition. Midterm Exam. Unit III: Immune Effector Mechanisms. 7 Cytokines. 8 Complement. 9 Innate Immunity and Inflammation. 10 Adaptive Immunity. Unit IV: Clinical Immunology. 11 Hypersensitivity and Allergies. 12 Autoimmunity and Immune Deficiencies. 13 Manipulating the Immune System. Final Exam. Index
Subject Areas: Biology, life sciences [PS]
