Leukocytes

Definition of Immunology

In biomedical research, immunology is the field that studies how an organism responds to an antigen and distinguishes between its own and other substances. It comprises the defensive systems of the organism that aid in fending off its vulnerability to foreign substances....

What is Immune System?

Through a variety of defense mechanisms, the immune system serves as the body’s defense system, defending our tissues, cells, and organs against pathogens that invade them. The immune system consists of such types of cells that aid in identifying and eliminating foreign antigens, such as pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses that cause illness....

Leukocytes

These are also known as white blood cells, and they are present in blood as well as lymphatic fluid. WBCs helps in fighting the antigen such as pathogens. WBCs are of two types of granulocytes and non-granulocytes....

Lymphatic System

WBCs are present in lymphoid system from there they travel to different organs via lymphatic vessels....

Cells of Immune System

There are several white blood cells which plays a important role in immune system...

Types of Immune System

There are basically two types of immune system that includes: –...

Innate Immune System

This is the quick response system for your child. If it discovers an intruder, it reacts first. It consists of...

Adaptive or Acquired Immune System

The innate system assists the acquired immune system in producing specialised proteins, or antibodies, that shield your body against a particular intruder. After the body is exposed to the invader, cells known as B lymphocytes produce these antibodies. The child’s body retains the antibodies. Antibodies might take many days to develop. However, the immune system will identify the intruder and mount a defence after the initial encounter. Your child’s acquired immune system develops throughout time. Immunizations prepare your child’s body to produce antibodies that will shield them from dangerous illnesses....

Disorders of Immune System

The immune system can malfunction in several ways. Immune dysfunction types may be divided into three groups:...

Symptoms of Immune dysfunction

These are the common symptoms of all immunlogical disorders: –...

Techniques of Immunology

There are various techniques which are used in immunology laboratory to find out antigen, antibody, immune cells etc. These techniques includes: –...

Applications of Immunology

Immunology is used in many medical specialties, including: –...

FAQ’ s – Immunology

1. What is Immune Disorder in Immunology?...