Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System Third Edition, With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access

By Abul K. Abbas

Book Overview

Here's a readable and concise introduction to the workings of the human immune system, with emphasis on clinical relevance. The format makes learning easy with short, easy-to-read chapters, color tables, key point summaries, and review questions in every chapter.Relates basic science to clinical disorders through clinical cases for better application in a real-world setting.
Includes a full Glossary to keep you on the cutting edge of immunologic terminology.
Includes appendices summarizing the features of CD Molecules, a handy Glossary, and Clinical Cases that test your understanding of how the immune system functions in health and disease.
Illustrated with beautiful full-color artwork for enhanced visual learning.Provides the most up-to-date immunology information including coverage of regulatory T cells, and biology of the Th17 subset of CD4+ T cells to keep you completely current.
Access integration links through included STUDENT CONSULT access for more in-depth study.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416046887
• ISBN13: 9781416046882
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 7.5"