Innate immunity

Question 1

Describe the body’s barriers to infection

Question 2

Explain the role and differences between the innate and adaptive immune systems in defending the body from invading pathogens

Question 3

Describe how the innate immune response contributes to the development of the adaptive immune response

Question 4

Explain the basis of pathogen recognition by the innate immune system

Question 5

Describe the effector functions (cellular and plasma factors) of the innate immune response

Question 6

Appreciate that pathogens develop means to evade the innate immune response