Curriculum Block

Objectives

• Describe what is meant by inflammatory response.
• Explain the key differences between innate and adaptive immune response.
• Describe the different types of cells that are involved in the immune response (granulocytes, macrophages, lymphocytes, NK cells).
• Define pathogen, phagocytosis, cytokine, MHC, antigen.
• Explain the concept of antigen presentation.
• Describe how the body defends against pathogens.

• Describe the factors that determine airway calibre (upper and lower), including autonomic control and chemical mediators of inflammation.
• Describe the response of the respiratory system to chronic inflammation.

Tags

Immunology Introduction to Medicine Medical Foundation 1 Part 1 Week 2 Part 1 Week 2 Allergy and Immunology 1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice 2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations. 2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare 2.6 Understand the process of the dissemination, application, and translation of new health knowledges and practices. Adaptive Immunity [G12.450.050] Cytokines [D12.644.276.374] Cytokines [D12.776.467.374] Cytokines [D23.529.374] Granulocytes [A15.382.490.315] Histocompatibility Antigens [D23.050.301.500] Immune System [A15.382] Immunity [G12.450] Immunity, Innate [G12.450.575] Leukocytes [A15.382.490] Lymphocytes [A15.382.490.555.567] Phagocytosis [G04.299.482.350]