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Introduction to Immunology
1.5-3hrs
beginner levelThis free online Introduction to Immunology course explains how the human immune system fights disease and infection. It will cover the nonspecific immune system, the role of B-cells and T-cells in the specific immune system, and the symptoms and causes of an inflammatory response. You will also learn that if the immune system is not functioning as it should, it can result in diseases, such as autoimmunity, allergies, and cancer.
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Introduction to Immunology
Gain a better understanding of the immune system and learn how it can attack your own body with this immunology course.
This free online Introduction to Immunology course explains how the human immune system fights disease and infection. It will cover the nonspecific immune system, the role of B-cells and T-cells in the specific immune system, and the symptoms and causes of an inflammatory response. You will also learn that if the immune system is not functioning as it should, it can result in diseases, such as autoimmunity, allergies, and cancer.
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Module 111 Lessons
Introduction to the Immune System and the study of Immunology
This module outlines what the immune system is and how it works to protect us. This explores both the innate immune system and the adaptive immune system. Learners will gain an understanding of the functions of phagocytes, B-cells and T-cells. This module outlines the types of Major Histocompatibility Complex. This module discusses Helper T-cells and Cytotoxic T-cells and this module concludes by examining the role and functions of the body's inflammatory response.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Role of Phagocytes in Innate or Nonspecific Immunity
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3.Types of immune responses Innate and Adaptive. Humoral vs. Cell-Mediated
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4.B Lymphocytes (B cells)
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5.Professional Antigen Presenting Cells (APC) and MHC II complexes
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6.Helper T Cells - Part 1
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7.Helper T Cells - Part 2
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8.Cytotoxic T Cells
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9.Review of B cells, CD4 T cells and CD8 T cells
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10.Inflammatory Response
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11.Lesson Summary
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Module 21 Lessons
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