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Chapter 14: The Innate and Adaptive Immune System – Microbiology Study Notes

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Introduction to Immunity

Introduction to Innate Immunity

Introduction to First-Line Defenses

Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Skin

Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Mucous Membrane

First-Line Defenses: Chemical Barriers

First-Line Defenses: Normal Microflora

Introduction to Cells of the Immune System

Cells of the Immune System: Granulocytes

Cells of the Immune System: Agranulocytes

Introduction to Cell Communication

Cell Communication: Surface Receptors & Adhesion Molecules

Cell Communication: Cytokines

Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs)

Introduction to the Complement System

Activation Pathways of the Complement System

Effects of the Complement System

Review of the Complement System

Phagoctytosis

Introduction to Inflammation

Steps of the Inflammatory Response

Fever