This document summarizes key aspects of inflammation and the immune response. It discusses the purpose of inflammation and immunity in neutralizing threats while protecting the body. It also outlines the cells involved, including white blood cells, and describes the stages of both inflammation and the antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immune responses. It concludes by covering transplant rejection and some drugs used to manage inflammation and immunity, noting their mechanisms and side effects.

1. Inflammation and the Immune Response