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The Immune System is a concise yet thorough human-oriented introduction to how the human immune system works. It provides an up-to-date presentation of the field, written in an accessible style, replete with relevant medical examples. Plentiful illustrations and micrographs complement and illuminate the explanations. The Fifth Edition is supported by InQuizitive, Norton’s award-winning, easy-to-use adaptive learning tool that provides student practice and promotes critical thinking.
Elements of the Immune System and Their Roles in Defense
Innate Immunity: the Immediate Response to Infection
Innate Immunity: the Induced Response to Infection
Antibody Structure and the Generation of B-Cell Diversity
Antigen Recognition by T Lymphocytes
The Development of B Lymphocytes
The Development of T Lymphocytes
T Cell–Mediated Immunity
Immunity Mediated by B Cells and Antibodies
Preventing Infection at Mucosal Surfaces
Immunological Memory and Vaccination
Coevolution of Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Failures of the Body’s Defenses
Allergy and the Immune Response to Parasites
Transplantation of Tissues and Organs
Disruption of Healthy Tissue by the Adaptive Immune Response
Cancer, Immunity, and Immunotherapy