Microbiology · Chapter 13

Adaptive Immunity & Immunization

The defense that learns, remembers and can be trained

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1

The Adaptive Response

Pick an antigen. Watch one lymphocyte get picked out of millions.

2

Helper vs Cytotoxic T Cells

Run an infection. Then drop the CD4 count and watch the whole defense slip.

3

Anatomy of an Antibody

Take the Y apart, switch between the five classes, and run its four jobs.

4

Primary vs Secondary Response

Set a dosing plan. Watch IgM and IgG rise, fade, then surge.

5

The Immunity Grid

Sort ten real cases into the grid. Watch each one's cover switch on and fade.

6

The Vaccine Bench

Open the vial on seven types. See what is inside, and who should skip it.

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