The following points highlight the top four types of hypersensitivity in human body. The types are: 1. Anaphylactic Reactions (Anaphylaxis) - Type I 2. Cytotoxic or Cytolytic Reactions- Type II 3. Toxic Complex Syndrome- Type III 4. Delayed Hypersensitivity. Hypersensitivity: Type # 1. Anaphylactic Reactions (Anaphylaxis) - Type I: If a guinea pig is injected with a small dose of [...]
Let us make an in-depth study of the immunology of the human body. The below given article will help you to learn about the following things: 1. Immunology of the Human Body 2. Antigen 3. Antibodies 4. Antigen-Antibody Reaction 5. Immunity 6. Acquired Specific Immunity (Specific Resistance) 7. The Immune Response 8. Allergy (Hypersensitivity) and 9. Autoimmunity. Immunology of the [...]
This article provides a close view on immunology-the study of immunity and immune systems of vertebrates. Immunology: Immunology deals with the study of immunity and immune systems of vertebrates. Immunity (immunis literally means exempt/free from burden) broadly involves the resistance shown, and protection offered by the host organism against the infectious diseases. The immune system consists of a complex network [...]