Antigen Presentation: Linking Innate and Adaptive Immune Systems
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What are the two types of lymphocytes mentioned in the text?

  • Beta cells and Gamma cells
  • A cells and B cells
  • Alpha cells and Delta cells
  • T cells and B cells (correct)

    • What type of cells have receptor proteins that can bind to foreign molecules?

  • Red blood cells
  • B cells and T cells (correct)
  • Neutrophils
  • Platelets

    • What do all antigen receptors on a single lymphocyte recognize?

  • The same epitope on an antigen (correct)
  • MHC molecules exclusively
  • Different epitopes on an antigen
  • Different antigens in the body

    • Which cells express MHC class II according to the text?

    <p>Antigen presenting cells like B cells and dendritic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of proteins do MHC molecules refer to in the context of the text?

    <p>Highly polymorphic glycoproteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of MHC class I molecules as described in the text?

    <p>Recognize and kill presenting cells infected with foreign proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in the immune system?

    <p>Process antigens and display their peptide fragments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In acquired immunity, the response to pathogens is:

    <p>Specific to each pathogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immune response involves antibodies?

    <p>Humoral immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cells are responsible for the specific immune response mediated by T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?

    <p>White blood cells (WBCs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature distinguishes acquired immunity from innate immunity?

    <p>Recognition of specific pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key role of T cell-mediated immune response?

    <p>Recognition and response to antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

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