Section A-Overview of the immune system Section B-Cells of the innate immune system Section C-Molecules of the innate immune system Section D-Adaptive immune system:lymphocytes, lymphoid organs and tissues Section E-Development of the immune system Section F-Antibodies Section G-Cytokines Section H-Antigen recognition Section I-The acute inflammatory response Section J-The antibody response Section K-The T cell response-cell mediated immunity Section L-Lymphocyte activation Section M-Self and non self discrimination Section N-Regulation of the immune response Section O-Immunity to infection Section P-Tumor immunology Section Q-Transplantation Section R-Vaccination Section S-Immunodeficiency-when the immune system fails Section T-Hypersensitivity-when the immune system overreacts Section U-Autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases Section V-Immunotechnology-antibodies as tools Further reading Multiple choice questions Index