primary defences and non-specific defences against pathogens
Primary defences to include mucus and cilia in the respiratory tract, lysozyme in tears and stomach acid AND non-specific immune responses to include phagocytosis and inflammation.
primary defences and non-specific defences against pathogens
Primary defences to include mucus and cilia in the respiratory tract, lysozyme in tears and stomach acid AND non-specific immune responses to include phagocytosis and inflammation.
the mode of action of phagocytes
To include the roles of cytokines, opsonins, phagosomes and lysosomes.
the different roles and modes of action of B and T lymphocytes in the specific immune response
To include clonal selection and clonal expansion, plasma cells, T helper cells, T killer cells and T regulatory cells.
the secondary immune response and the role of memory cells in long term immunity
To include T memory cells and B memory cells.
the structure and general function(s) of antibodies
To include descriptions of antibody structure from diagrams AND an outline of the action of opsonins and agglutinins.
how individuals can be tested for TB and HIV infection
To include antibody tests and antigen tests for both diseases AND the Mantoux test for TB.
the differences between active and passive immunity, and between natural and artificial immunity
To include examples of each type of immunity.
how allergies can result from hypersensitivity of the immune system
To include an outline of the sequence of events in a typical allergic response to allergens such as pollen (hay fever).