Topic 11: Immune response to viral infections
The immune system is the body's natural defense against viral infections. It works by recognizing and attacking foreign invaders, such as viruses, and preventing them from causing harm. When a…
Lesson 1: Organs and Cells of the immune system
Topic 11: Immune responses to viral infections Organs and Cells of the immune system The immune system is a complex network of organs, tissues, cells, and molecules working together to…
Lesson 2: Innate immune response to viral infections
Topic 11: Immune responses to viral infections Innate immune response to viral infections Viral innate immunity is the first line of defense the body employs to recognize and combat viral…
Lesson 3: Adaptive immune response to viral infections
Topic 11: Immune responses to viral infections Adaptive immune response to viral infections The adaptive immune response to viral infections is a highly specific and targeted defense mechanism that involves…
Lesson 4: The interplay between the innate and adaptive immune response during viral infections
Topic 11: Immune responses to viral infections The interplay between the innate and adaptive immune response during viral infections The link between the innate and adaptive immune responses is crucial…
Study questions for Topic 11
Host defense What constitutes intrinsic defenses? How does the innate defense system recognize that a cell is infected with a virus? What is the difference between TLRs and RLRs? Name…