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Immunology

Tamil Nadu Board · Class 12 · Zoology

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8.1 Basic Concepts of Immunology

  • Immunology is the study of the immune system and mechanisms protecting organisms from infections and foreign agents
  • Immunity is the body's ability to resist disease-causing pathogens, also called disease resistance
  • Susceptibility is the lack of immunity to a pathogen
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8.2 Innate Immunity

  • Innate immunity is natural resistance to infection present from birth without prior exposure to pathogens
  • Also called non-specific immunity because it acts against a wide range of pathogens
  • Innate immunity consists of anatomical, physiological, phagocytic, and inflammatory barriers
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8.3 Acquired Immunity

  • Acquired immunity develops after birth in response to specific pathogenic exposure; also called specific immunity
  • Develops through either infection or immunization
  • Characteristics: antigenic specificity (targeted to specific antigens), diversity (responds to many different pathogens), self/non-self recognition, immunological memory
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8.4 Immune Responses

  • Two types of immune responses: PRIMARY and SECONDARY
  • PRIMARY IMMUNE RESPONSE: Occurs when pathogen first encounters immune system; immune system must recognize antigen, produce antibodies, develop memory cells
  • Primary response is slow (peaks at 7-10 days) and short-lived; mostly IgM antibodies initially

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Immunity is the overall abilityInnate immunity is the natural defenseAcquired immunity develops after birth whenActive immunity occurs when your ownWhen your body encounters an antigen

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What are the important topics in Immunology for Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Zoology?
Key topics in Immunology include Immunology Chapter Overview - Central Concepts, Immunology: Comprehensive Concept Map, Immunology – Complete Chapter Overview Mind Map. These are the concepts Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Immunology — Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Zoology?
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