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Which type of immune response is mediated by T helper 2 (Th2) lymphocytes?
Which type of immune response is mediated by T helper 2 (Th2) lymphocytes?
- Humoral immunity (correct)
- Cell mediated immunity
- Artificial passive adaptive immunity
- Natural active acquired immunity
Which type of immune response is effective against extracellular microbes and their toxins?
Which type of immune response is effective against extracellular microbes and their toxins?
- Natural passive adaptive immunity
- Cell mediated immunity
- Artificial active acquired immunity
- Humoral immunity (correct)
Which cells are involved in mediating cell mediated immunity?
Which cells are involved in mediating cell mediated immunity?
- B lymphocytes
- Natural killer cells
- T helper 1 (Th1) cells (correct)
- T helper 2 (Th2) cells
What is the role of T cytotoxic cells in the immune response?
What is the role of T cytotoxic cells in the immune response?
Which type of immunity involves the production of immunoglobulins or immune cells for protection?
Which type of immunity involves the production of immunoglobulins or immune cells for protection?
Which type of immunity is particularly effective against viruses and intracellular pathogens?
Which type of immunity is particularly effective against viruses and intracellular pathogens?
What is the main function of B cells in the adaptive immune response?
What is the main function of B cells in the adaptive immune response?
Which type of immune cells specifically recognize antigens attached to MHC proteins on the surfaces of other cells?
Which type of immune cells specifically recognize antigens attached to MHC proteins on the surfaces of other cells?
What is the role of regulatory T lymphocytes in the immune response?
What is the role of regulatory T lymphocytes in the immune response?
Which cells enhance the microbicidal abilities of phagocytes in the immune response?
Which cells enhance the microbicidal abilities of phagocytes in the immune response?
What is the distinction between B cells and T cells in recognizing antigens?
What is the distinction between B cells and T cells in recognizing antigens?
What happens during the processing step of the immune response?
What happens during the processing step of the immune response?
Which protein on T-cells binds to ICAM1 protein on APCs?
Which protein on T-cells binds to ICAM1 protein on APCs?
What is the function of the B7 protein on APCs in the immune response?
What is the function of the B7 protein on APCs in the immune response?
Which interleukin is crucial for efficient helper T cell activation?
Which interleukin is crucial for efficient helper T cell activation?
What does IL-2 stimulate the helper T-cell to do?
What does IL-2 stimulate the helper T-cell to do?
Which type of immunity is stimulated by exposure to infectious agents and improves upon repeated exposure?
Which type of immunity is stimulated by exposure to infectious agents and improves upon repeated exposure?
What are the two arms of adaptive immune responses?
What are the two arms of adaptive immune responses?
