Introduction to Immunology

At the end of this course the learner will be able to:
- State the role of the immune system in the human body;
- Describe the function of phagocytes in the non-specific immune system;
- Define the role of B-lymphocytes in the humoral response;
- Describe professional antigen presenting cells and define their purpose;
- Define the major histocompatibility complexes (MHCs) type 1 and 2 and explain their functions;
- Explain how T-cells aid in eliminating pathogens from the body;
- and list the symptoms of the inflammatory response and explain their causes.

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