12 Questions
What are the two types of lymphocytes mentioned in the text?
T cells and B cells
What type of cells have receptor proteins that can bind to foreign molecules?
B cells and T cells
What do all antigen receptors on a single lymphocyte recognize?
The same epitope on an antigen
Which cells express MHC class II according to the text?
Antigen presenting cells like B cells and dendritic cells
What type of proteins do MHC molecules refer to in the context of the text?
Highly polymorphic glycoproteins
What is the function of MHC class I molecules as described in the text?
Recognize and kill presenting cells infected with foreign proteins
What is the main function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in the immune system?
Process antigens and display their peptide fragments
In acquired immunity, the response to pathogens is:
Specific to each pathogen
Which type of immune response involves antibodies?
Humoral immune response
What cells are responsible for the specific immune response mediated by T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?
White blood cells (WBCs)
Which feature distinguishes acquired immunity from innate immunity?
Recognition of specific pathogens
What is the key role of T cell-mediated immune response?
Recognition and response to antigens
Learn about antigen presentation, the process of displaying antigen as peptide fragments on the surface of a T cell. Understand the role of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in activating naive T cells and bridging innate and adaptive immunity.
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