These topics will be discussed in this module
non-specific defenses against pathogens
specific defenses against pathogens
cells of the immune system: B cells and T cells
defenses against viral infections vs. defenses against bacterial infections
antigens
humoral vs. cellular immune response
immunological memory
self, non-self, and tolerance
V(D)J recombination and the generation of antibody diversity
monoclonal antibodies
immunoglobulins
complement system
antibody class switching
MHC
interleukins
immune deficiency disorders
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