Microbiology.

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Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Topic: The immune system is a daunting system to cover. However, it is critical for a healthcare professional to understand how the immune system works. This week you will provide a written response that analyzes the mechanism of action for the three lines of defense in the immune system.

Assignment Expectations:

• You will write a 2000-2250 word essay, not including the Title and References pages (typed, 12 point font, double spaced).
• In addition, I have included a link to research article (Item 10). You should read and provide a review of this article in item 10.

Required Topics to Address:

1. Physical barriers, the first line of defense
2. The second line of defense, the innate immune system
3. Phagocytosis
4. Immunological Surveillance
5. Interferons
6. Inflammation
7. The third line of defense, humoral immunity
8. Antibody structure and classes
9. The third line of defense, cell-mediated immunity
10. Vaccines and pseudoscience (review this article and provide a summary: http://www.miottawa.org/Health/OCHD/pdf/2007_Nature_DeStefano_Vaccines_and_Autism.pdf)
11. References- Support your content with at least (5) citations. Make sure to reference the citations using APA writing style for the presentation.

Format:

1. Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word File
2. File name:
   1. Name your saved file according to your last name, first initial and the week (for example, “jonesb.week1”)

• Submission: submit your assignment to the Drop Box