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.