Saturday, February 2, 2008

Chapter 12 Syllabus

12.1 Antibody, antigen, epitope, cell-mediated response, humoral immune response.
- Definition and description

12.2 Lymphatic System
- Organisation of lymphatic system and formation of lymphatic fluid
- Relationship between lymphatic system and immunity

12.3 Development of immunity
- Roles of macrophages, T cells and B cells
- Mechanism of cell-mediated response (T cell) and humoral immune response (plasma cell)

12.4 Concept of self and non-self
- Foreign tissue/graft rejection by the body
- Application of concept in medicine (organ transplant)

12.5 Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- Causes, causing agent (HIV), symptoms and prevention of AIDS
- Mechanism of HIV infection

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