ABSTRACT

The Immune System, Fourth Edition emphasizes the human immune system and presents immunological concepts in a coherent, concise, and contemporary account of how the immune system works. Written for undergraduate, medical, veterinary, dental, and pharmacy students, it makes generous use of medical examples to illustrate points. This classroom-proven

chapter 5|36 pages

Antigen Recognition by T Lymphocytes

chapter 6|28 pages

The Development of B Lymphocytes

chapter 7|22 pages

The Development of T Lymphocytes

chapter 8|32 pages

T Cell-Mediated Immunity

chapter 10|28 pages

Preventing Infection at Mucosal Surfaces

chapter 11|34 pages

Immunological Memory and Vaccination

chapter 12|36 pages

Coevolution of Innate and Adaptive Immunity

chapter 13|36 pages

Failures of the Body’s Defenses

chapter 14|32 pages

IgE-Mediated Immunity and Allergy

chapter 15|40 pages

Transplantation of Tissues and Organs