The Immune System and Disease Control · Summer Term
Allergies and Hypersensitivity
Understand the immune response to harmless antigens that leads to allergic reactions.
Key Questions
- Explain the immunological basis of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
- Analyze the role of mast cells and histamine in hypersensitivity responses.
- Compare different types of allergic reactions and their management strategies.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year: Year 13
Subject: Biology
Unit: The Immune System and Disease Control
Period: Summer Term
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