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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In acquired immunity, the response to pathogens is:

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

Which type of immune response involves antibodies?

<p>Humoral immune response (A)</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) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature distinguishes acquired immunity from innate immunity?

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

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

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

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