Brent Cornell

Outcome: Analyse the immune response to specific antigens and compare the different ways that immunity may be acquired

Responding to antigens

• Physical, chemical and microbiota barriers as preventative mechanisms of pathogenic infection in animals and plants
• The innate immune response including the steps in an inflammatory response, complement proteins and interferons 
• The characteristics and roles of macrophages, neutrophils, dendritic cells, eosinophils, natural killer cells and mast cells
• Initiation of an immune response, including antigen presentation, the distinction between self-antigens and non-self antigens, cellular and non-cellular pathogens and allergens

Acquiring immunity

• The role of the lymphatic system in the immune response as a transport network and the role of lymph nodes as sites for antigen recognition by T and B lymphocytes
• The characteristics and roles of the components of the adaptive immune response against both extracellular and intracellular threats, including the actions of B lymphocytes and their antibodies, helper T and cytotoxic T cells
• The difference between natural and artificial immunity and active and passive strategies for acquiring immunity

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