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个视频4个作业
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11个视频•总计86分钟
Course Introduction•2分钟
Roles of the Immune System (IS)•7分钟
What is Required to succeed in this Course?•5分钟
Historical Introductions•13分钟
Stages of the Immune Response•4分钟
Innate vs Adaptive•9分钟
Cellular vs. Humoral•8分钟
The Major Examples of Each Arm of Immune System•8分钟
Heamtopoiesis•11分钟
Leukocytes Trafficking•11分钟
Cells-Tissues-Organs•10分钟
4个作业•总计120分钟
Practice Assignment•30分钟
Practice Assignment•30分钟
Practice Assignment•30分钟
Module 1 Practice Assignment•30分钟
Innate Cellular Immunity
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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个视频2个作业
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6个视频•总计49分钟
Phagocytes•9分钟
Recognition of the Phagocytes•9分钟
Activation of the Phagocytes•4分钟
Killing Mechanisms of the Phagocytes•9分钟
Natural Killer Cells•11分钟
Other types of cells•7分钟
2个作业•总计60分钟
Practice Assignment•30分钟
Module 2 Practice Assignment•30分钟
Innate Humoral Immunity
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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个视频3个作业
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7个视频•总计43分钟
Recognition of the Complement Systems•7分钟
Activation of the Complement Systems•4分钟
Killing Mechanisms of the Complement Systems•7分钟
Regulation of the Complement Systems•8分钟
Lysozyme, Lactoferrin and others•5分钟
Cytokines (part1)•5分钟
Cytokines (part2)•8分钟
3个作业•总计90分钟
Practice Assignment•30分钟
Practice Assignment•30分钟
Module 3 Practice Assignment•30分钟
Adaptive Humoral Immunity
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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个视频3个作业
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13个视频•总计114分钟
Revision_ Overview of the Adaptive immunity•4分钟
Antibodies Structure •12分钟
Antibodies Classes •9分钟
Antigens•9分钟
B Cell Development (part1)•11分钟
B Cell Development (part2)•7分钟
Actions of Antibodies •5分钟
Antibodies Receptors•11分钟
B Cell Regulation•6分钟
ABO System•9分钟
Rh System•12分钟
Monoclonal Antibodies (part1)•12分钟
Monoclonal Antibodies (part2)•7分钟
3个作业•总计90分钟
Practice Assignment•30分钟
Practice Assignment•30分钟
Module 4 Practice Assignment•30分钟
Adaptive Cellular Immunity
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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个视频1个作业
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7个视频•总计59分钟
Overview comparison with B cells•8分钟
TCR_Protein•7分钟
Major Histocompatibilty Complex class I & II•12分钟
T_Cell Development•11分钟
T_Cell Recognition•6分钟
Actions of T Helper Cells•7分钟
Action of T Cytotoxic Cells•7分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
Module 5 Practice Assignment•30分钟
Clinical Aspects of the Immune System
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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个视频4个作业
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19个视频•总计168分钟
Bacteria •11分钟
Viruses•10分钟
Others infectious agents•11分钟
Vaccines•16分钟
Hypersensitivity Mechanisms 1•12分钟
Hypersensitivity Mechanisms 2•6分钟
Type I Immediate•9分钟
Type II Cytotoxic Antibody•8分钟
Type III Immune Complex •5分钟
Type IV Delayed •7分钟
Anticancer Fuctions•11分钟
Evasion Mechanisms•6分钟
Cancers of the Immune System•6分钟
Overview and Types of transplants•14分钟
Types of Immune responses•13分钟
Immunodeficiency•5分钟
Primary Immunodeficiency•3分钟
Secondary Immunodeficiency•7分钟
Immunoassays•8分钟
4个作业•总计120分钟
Practice Assignment•30分钟
Practice Assignment•30分钟
Practice Assignment•30分钟
Module 6 Practice Assignment•30分钟
Final Assignment
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Completion of the assignment is required in order to receive the certificate.
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