/Abbas, Abul K. ; Lichtman, Andrew H. ; Pillai, Shiv

Softcover. ; "Student consult--Cover" ; Illustrations by David L. Baker, Alexandra Baker. ; Includes appendices, bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to the immune system: nomenclature, general properties, and components -- Innate immunity: the early defense against infections -- Antigen capture and presentation to lymphocytes: what lymphocytes see -- Antigen recognition in the adaptive immune system: structure of lymphocyte antigen receptors and development of immune repertoires -- T cell-mediated immunity: activation of T lymphocytes by cell-associated antigens -- Effector mechanisms of T cell-mediated immunity: functions of T cells in host defense -- Humoral immune responses: activation of B lymphocytes and a production of antibodies -- Effector mechanisms of homoral immunity: elimination of extracellular microbes and toxins -- Immunological tolerance and autoimmunity: self-nonself discrimination in the immune system and its failure -- Immune responses against tumors and transplants: immunity to noninfectious transformed and foreign cells -- Hypersensitivity: disorders caused by immune responses -- Congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies: dIseases caused by defective immune responses.

Helps you understand the essential concepts in immunology. A readable and concise introduction to the workings of the human immune system, with emphasis on clinical relevance. The format makes learning easy with short, easy-to-read chapters, color tables, key point summaries, and review questions in every chapter.

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