Curated Video
An Introduction to the Immune System
The immune system is a pretty complex system that includes a number of different cell types and organs. Their function is to basically block, destroy or at least neutralize any harmful substances that could enter the body. And when we...
Khan Academy
Helper T Cells, Immune System Physiology, NCLEX-RN
The main concepts covered in this video are the complex procedures that follow the recognition of a foreign body by the immune system. Sal describes the roles of helper T cells and memory cells in controlling future responses.
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Osmosis: Type Iv Hypersensitivity (Cell Mediated)
What is type IV hypersensitivity? This video covers the pathophysiology, symptoms, and several examples, including contact dermatitis as with poison ivy, as well as several other systemic diseases. [7:31]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Cytotoxic T Cells
The role of cytotoxic T cells and how they terminate cells infected with viruses. [10:06]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cell Mediated Response: Lesson 1
This lesson will investigate a cell-mediated immune response. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Cell-Mediated Response."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Organ Transplant and Immunotherapy
This lesson will investigate why a persons body might either accept or reject a transplanted tissue or organ. It is 1 of 2 similar lessons.