Learning Objectives

• Compare and contrast the innate and adaptive immune defence systems
• Outline the various white blood cell types and their basic functions
• Describe the major organs of the lymphatic system and their basic role in the immune system
• Describe the various components of the two lines of innate defence, and describe their roles
• Compare and contract the 2 types of adaptive immunity – humoral v cell-mediated
• Define antigens, and describe the main pathways for antigen processing
• Compare and contrast the general function of T and B lymphocytes
• Define immunological memory
• Compare naturally v artificially acquired immunity, and active v passive immunity
• Outline the different types of vaccines and vaccine constituents
• Discuss issues associated with vaccination and anti-vaccination campaigns

Innate Immunity

• what are some properties of the innate response? - III week 1
• reacts with [potency] upon repeated exposure to the same pathogen?
• constitutes the [lines] of defence?

Adaptive Immunity

• what are some properties of the adaptive response? - III week 2
• constitutes the [lines] of defence?