Basic Immunology - 9781416046882

Here's a readable and concise introduction to the workings of the human immune system, with emphasis on clinical relevance. The format makes learning easy with short, easy-to-read chapters, color tables, key point summaries, and review questions in every chapter.

• Relates basic science to clinical disorders through clinical cases for better application in a real-world setting.
  
• Includes a full Glossary to keep you on the cutting edge of immunologic terminology.
  
• Includes appendices summarizing the features of CD Molecules, a handy Glossary, and Clinical Cases that test your understanding of how the immune system functions in health and disease.
  
• Illustrated with beautiful full-color artwork for enhanced visual learning.

• Provides the most up-to-date immunology information including coverage of regulatory T cells, and biology of the Th17 subset of CD4+ T cells to keep you completely current.
  
• Access integration links through included STUDENT CONSULT access for more in-depth study.