Study Notes

Part I:    Immunobiology

1.     The Immune Response

2.     Components of the Immune System

3.    Antigen binding

4.    Antigen recognition by T Lymphocytes

5.    Antibodies

6.    Distribution and Function of Immunoglobulin Isotypes

7.    B Cells

8.    T Cells

9.    Cytokines: Chemical mediators of the Immune System

Part II:    The Immune Response

10.    Types of Immunity

11.    Host Defense against Infection

12.    Innate Immunity

13.    Adaptive Immunity to Infection

14.    T-Cell mediated Cytotoxicity

15.    The Humoral Immune Response

16.    The Complement System in Humoral Immunity

17.    Tolerance

Part III:    The Immune System in Disease

18.    Allergy and Hypersensitivity Reactions

19.    Microbial Escape Mechanisms

20.    Autoimmune Disorders

21.    Immunodeficiencies

22.    Transplants

23.    Tumor Immunity

Part IV:    Immunopharmacology

24.    Immunosuppressants and Immunomodulators

25.    Corticosteroids

26.    Drugs used in Inflammatory Disorders

Part V:    Past Year Questions

27.    MCQs

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