This course introduces beginner learners to general information about a critically important system in the body — the immune system — whose complete failure renders life impossible.
The immune system protects us from external pathogens, toxins, and internal threats such as cancers through multiple arms of immunity: specialized and nonspecialized, cellular and humoral.
The immune response in any of its arms begins with recognizing the danger and foreign nature of the invader, followed by activation and stimulation of the immune system, and concludes with the destruction and elimination of the threat.
This course aims to provide a general overview of each arm of immunity, its mechanisms, characteristics, and roles in disease, recovery, general health, autoimmune disorders, and in organ transplant acceptance or rejection. It also covers important medical applications such as childhood vaccinations.
There are also important laboratory and diagnostic uses of the immune system that we rely on.
The course will explain many well-known and common conditions rooted in immune system functions, using the least amount of specialized technical terminology possible.
In this unit, you will learn about the primary roles of the immune system and the historical developments that have led to our current understanding of it, and how it protects the body from infections and diseases. You will explore the classifications of the immune system in terms of its structure and nature, along with the movement of immune cells within the body and how they migrate to infection sites. Additionally, you will learn about the formation of different blood cells and their importance in enhancing health and immunity.
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11 Videos4 Aufgaben
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11 Videos•Insgesamt 86 Minuten
Course Introduction•2 Minuten
Roles of the Immune System (IS)•7 Minuten
What is Required to succeed in this Course?•5 Minuten
Historical Introductions•13 Minuten
Stages of the Immune Response•4 Minuten
Innate vs Adaptive•9 Minuten
Cellular vs. Humoral•8 Minuten
The Major Examples of Each Arm of Immune System•8 Minuten
Heamtopoiesis•11 Minuten
Leukocytes Trafficking•11 Minuten
Cells-Tissues-Organs•10 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 120 Minuten
Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Module 1 Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Innate Cellular Immunity
Modul 2•2 Stunden abzuschließen
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In this unit, you will learn about innate cellular immunity, the body's first line of defense against infections. You will explore the three fundamental processes of phagocytosis, where phagocytic cells engulf and destroy microbes. Additionally, you will understand how natural immunity works, the mechanisms of rapid response, and the interactions between different immune cells. This understanding will help you appreciate the role of innate immunity in protecting the body and promoting overall health.
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6 Videos•Insgesamt 49 Minuten
Phagocytes•9 Minuten
Recognition of the Phagocytes•9 Minuten
Activation of the Phagocytes•4 Minuten
Killing Mechanisms of the Phagocytes•9 Minuten
Natural Killer Cells•11 Minuten
Other types of cells•7 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 60 Minuten
Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Module 2 Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Innate Humoral Immunity
Modul 3•2 Stunden abzuschließen
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In this unit, you will learn about innate humoral immunity, which plays a vital role in defending the body. You will explore the complement system, a group of proteins that activate immune responses and help eliminate microbes. Additionally, you will learn how the complement system is activated through different pathways and how it contributes to enhancing immune responses. This unit also covers natural humoral immunity, which includes antibodies and other components that work together to provide effective protection against infections. This understanding will help you see the bigger picture of how the innate immune system interacts to combat diseases.
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7 Videos•Insgesamt 43 Minuten
Recognition of the Complement Systems•7 Minuten
Activation of the Complement Systems•4 Minuten
Killing Mechanisms of the Complement Systems•7 Minuten
Regulation of the Complement Systems•8 Minuten
Lysozyme, Lactoferrin and others•5 Minuten
Cytokines (part1)•5 Minuten
Cytokines (part2)•8 Minuten
3 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 90 Minuten
Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Module 3 Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Adaptive Humoral Immunity
Modul 4•3 Stunden abzuschließen
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In this unit, you will learn about adaptive humoral immunity, which focuses on the body's response to foreign substances through the formation of immune complexes. You will explore the role of B cells in producing antibodies and how these antibodies help identify and eliminate microbes. Additionally, you will learn about different blood groups and their importance in blood transfusion, as well as study monoclonal antibodies, which are used in medical and therapeutic applications. This understanding will provide you with a comprehensive view of how the immune system adapts to various threats.
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13 Videos•Insgesamt 114 Minuten
Revision_ Overview of the Adaptive immunity•4 Minuten
Antibodies Structure •12 Minuten
Antibodies Classes •9 Minuten
Antigens•9 Minuten
B Cell Development (part1)•11 Minuten
B Cell Development (part2)•7 Minuten
Actions of Antibodies •5 Minuten
Antibodies Receptors•11 Minuten
B Cell Regulation•6 Minuten
ABO System•9 Minuten
Rh System•12 Minuten
Monoclonal Antibodies (part1)•12 Minuten
Monoclonal Antibodies (part2)•7 Minuten
3 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 90 Minuten
Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Module 4 Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Adaptive Cellular Immunity
Modul 5•1 Stunde abzuschließen
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In this unit, you will learn about adaptive cellular immunity, which is a vital part of the immune response. You will explore the role of T cells in recognizing and destroying infected cells and how they are activated through antigen presentation by antigen-presenting cells. Additionally, you will learn about different types of T cells, such as helper T cells and killer T cells, and the importance of each in enhancing the immune response. This understanding will provide you with a comprehensive view of how cellular immunity adapts to specific threats and enhances the body's protection.
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7 Videos•Insgesamt 59 Minuten
Overview comparison with B cells•8 Minuten
TCR_Protein•7 Minuten
Major Histocompatibilty Complex class I & II•12 Minuten
T_Cell Development•11 Minuten
T_Cell Recognition•6 Minuten
Actions of T Helper Cells•7 Minuten
Action of T Cytotoxic Cells•7 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Module 5 Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Clinical Aspects of the Immune System
Modul 6•5 Stunden abzuschließen
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In this unit, you will explore the clinical aspects of the immune system, focusing on hypersensitivity reactions and their effects on the body. You will also examine how the immune system responds to viruses and microorganisms, as well as the role of vaccines in enhancing immunity and preventing diseases. Additionally, you will learn about immune system cancers, such as lymphomas, and how they impact immune function. This unit will also cover immunodeficiency, whether acquired or inherited, and its effects on individual health. This understanding will provide you with a comprehensive perspective on the clinical challenges related to the immune system and how to address them.
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19 Videos•Insgesamt 168 Minuten
Bacteria •11 Minuten
Viruses•10 Minuten
Others infectious agents•11 Minuten
Vaccines•16 Minuten
Hypersensitivity Mechanisms 1•12 Minuten
Hypersensitivity Mechanisms 2•6 Minuten
Type I Immediate•9 Minuten
Type II Cytotoxic Antibody•8 Minuten
Type III Immune Complex •5 Minuten
Type IV Delayed •7 Minuten
Anticancer Fuctions•11 Minuten
Evasion Mechanisms•6 Minuten
Cancers of the Immune System•6 Minuten
Overview and Types of transplants•14 Minuten
Types of Immune responses•13 Minuten
Immunodeficiency•5 Minuten
Primary Immunodeficiency•3 Minuten
Secondary Immunodeficiency•7 Minuten
Immunoassays•8 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 120 Minuten
Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Module 6 Practice Assignment•30 Minuten
Final Assignment
Modul 7•1 Stunde abzuschließen
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Completion of the assignment is required in order to receive the certificate.
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