The body's immune system is important to maintaining good health. This Basic Level course will review the organs of the immune system, innate and acquired immunity, passive and active immunization, and immune pathologies such as hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmunity and immunodeficiency.

At the completion of this course the reader will be able to:

1. Identify the organs that are part of the Lymphoid System and recall their function.
2. Recall the details of the Innate Immunity and discuss the different cells involved.
3. Recall the details of Adaptive Immunity and how T cells and B cells function during the immune process.
4. Discuss the differences between antibody-mediated vs. cell-mediated immunity.
5. Describe Passive vs. Active immunization.
6. Recall the disorders of a malfunctioning immune system, including hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency.