Body's defense mechanisms including immune responses, allergic reactions, and protective reflexes against threats and pathogens.

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Immune System Mechanisms

Explore the intricate mechanisms of the immune system, focusing on lymphocyte activation, clonal selection, and the roles of T and B cells in both humoral and cell-mediated responses. This summary covers key concepts such as antigen presentation, phagocytosis, and the development of memory cells, essential for AQA A-level Biology students.

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OCR A Level Biology Module 4

A level biology notes

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Infectious Diseases Overview

Explore the key concepts of infectious diseases, including bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens. This summary covers symptoms, transmission methods, and the immune response, highlighting diseases like Salmonella, Gonorrhoea, Malaria, and Measles. Understand the role of vaccinations and antibiotics in disease prevention and treatment. Ideal for students studying infection and response in biology.

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Pathogen Spread & Control

Explore the types of pathogens, their transmission methods, and effective strategies for controlling the spread of communicable diseases. This summary covers key concepts such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protists, along with prevention techniques like vaccination, hygiene practices, and vector control.

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Topic 2 - cells and immunity

Methods of studying cells, cell differentiation & stem cells, specialisation in cells, transport across cells, RP3, RP4, eukaryotes & prokaryotes, viruses, specific & non specific immunity, ELISA tests, vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.

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GCSE AQA infection and response

Grade 9 spec based revision notes for AQA higher triple bio

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Cell Immunity

Cells: cell recognition and immunity

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Adaptive Immune Mechanisms

Explore the intricacies of the adaptive immune response, including B cell activation, antibody production, and the role of T cells. This summary covers key concepts such as phagocytosis, antigen variability, and the function of monoclonal antibodies in targeted therapies. Ideal for AQA A Level Biology students seeking to understand immunity and biological defenses.

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Human Nervous System Overview

Explore the key components and functions of the human nervous system, including the central nervous system, reflex arcs, and the role of neurons in maintaining homeostasis. This summary covers essential concepts such as reflex actions, synapses, and the coordination of bodily responses to stimuli. Ideal for Biology Paper 2 revision.

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