Problem 1: Compare and contrast the three lines of immune defense.
Problem 2: What are pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and pattern recognition receptors (PRRs)? How are they involved in phagocytosis and inflammator signaling?
Problem 3: List and describe the primary and secondary lymphatic organs.
Problem 4: Use the terms hematopoietic stem cell, stem cell, differentiation, red bone marrow, thymus, and hematopoiesis to discuss the formation of blood cells and platelets
Problem 5: Research and report on the different cytokines approved by the Food and Drug Administration to be used for the treatment of certain diseases and infections.
Problem 6: Discuss the three components of the first line of defense.
Problem 7: Describe the process of inflammation. Discuss the benefits of inflammation.
Problem 8: Explain why anti-inflammatory medications are sometimes necessary. Provide examples of these medications.
Problem 9: Discuss the benefits of fever. Describe scenarios in which the presence of a fever may be concerning to a clinician.
Problem 10: Discuss how the complement system destroys pathogens by cytolysis, opsonization, and inflammation