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HIGH-YIELD PRINCIPLES IN
Immunology
SEC TION II
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“I hate to disappoint you, but my rubber lips are immune to your charms.” `Lymphoid Structures 96
—Batman & Robin
`Cellular Components 99
“The fully engaged heart is the antibody for the infection of violence.”
—Mark Nepo `Immune Responses 104
Learning the components of the immune system and their roles in `Immunosuppressants 120
host defense at the cellular level is essential for both the understanding
of disease pathophysiology and clinical practice. Know the immune
mechanisms of responses to vaccines. Both congenital and acquired
immunodeficiencies are very testable. Cell surface markers are high
yield for understanding immune cell interactions and for laboratory
diagnosis. Know the roles and functions of major cytokines and
chemokines.
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