Innate immune cells

Start with an overview

The mind map Cells of the innate immunity brings together phagocytic cells, macrophages, neutrophils, mast cells and natural killer cells. Start here to see the cell types presented together before focusing on individual cells. The map Cells of the Immune System offers a wider view of immune cells, including lymphocytes and natural killer cells.

As you study, note which names appear in both maps. You can then return to the maps when a flashcard raises a question about a cell type.

Move on to flashcards

The Innate Immune Cells deck includes prompts about antigen-presenting cells, macrophage roles and dendritic cell types. Use it after an overview map to check what you can recall about the cells you have seen.

For a closer focus, Monocytes asks about their circulation and movement into tissues. Dendritic cells includes questions about their name and categories. The deck Mast cells, eosinophils, and basophils asks where mast cells are found and what can be seen in a stain of an eosinophil.

Combine maps and quizzes

The page also lists the quizzes Introductory Immunology and Immunology basics. Try a quiz after studying a map and some flashcards. Use your responses to decide which resource to look at again, then return to the maps to place individual cells alongside the others.

Find the topic in its unit

Innate immune cells is a topic in the innate immunity, complement and inflammation unit of Microbiology and immunology. The resources on this page provide a cell-focused way into that unit, with different formats for an overview and for recall.

Choose a flashcard deck to explore after your first map.