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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Immunology

Understanding How Antibiotics Work: Targeting Bacterial Cell Wall Synthesis, Protein Synthesis, and DNA Replication.

How do antibiotics work? They block the growth and reproduction of bacteria Antibiotics are drugs used to treat bacterial infections. They work by targeting and killing bacteria...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Immunology

Understanding Innate Immunity: Your Body’s First Line of Defense Against Pathogens

innate immunity Immunity that is present before exposure and effective from birth. Responds to a broad range of pathogens. Innate immunity refers to the natural, non-specific defense...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Immunology

Understanding Adaptive Immunity: The Critical Component of the Immune System

adaptive immunity immunity or resistance to a specific pathogen; slower to respond, has memory component Adaptive immunity, also known as acquired immunity, refers to the immune response...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Immunology

The Vital Role of Bone Marrow and Thymus in the Human Immune System

Bone marrow and thymus Primary lymphoid organs in adults Bone marrow and thymus are two important lymphoid organs in the human body that play a vital role...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Immunology

Exploring the Vital Functions of Bone Marrow, Thymus, and Liver in Immunity and Health

Bone marrow, thymus, and liver Primary lymphoid organs in fetus Bone Marrow: Bone marrow is the spongy tissue found inside bones, and it is responsible for producing...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Immunology

Understanding the Body’s Lymphoid Tissues and Organs: Spleen, Lymph Nodes, Tonsils, MALT, BALT, GALT, SALT, and Peyer’s Patch

Spleen, lymph nodes, tonsils, MALT, BALT, GALT, SALT, Peyer’s patch Secondary lymphoid organs 1. Spleen: The spleen is an organ located in the upper left part of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Immunology

Understanding the Roles of Polymorphonuclear Granulocytes and Mononuclear Agranulocytes in the Immune System

Polymorphonuclear granulocytes (PMNs) and mononuclear agranulocytes 2 subtypes of white blood cells Polymorphonuclear granulocytes (PMNs) and mononuclear agranulocytes are two important types of white blood cells (leukocytes)....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Immunology

Understanding the roles of Neutrophils, Eosinophils, and Basophils in the body’s immune response.

Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils 3 types of polymorphonuclear granulocytes Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are three types of white blood cells (also called leukocytes) that play important roles in...