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?

Antigen presenting cells like B cells and dendritic cells Signup and view all the answers

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

Highly polymorphic glycoproteins Signup and view all the answers

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

Recognize and kill presenting cells infected with foreign proteins Signup and view all the answers

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

Process antigens and display their peptide fragments Signup and view all the answers

In acquired immunity, the response to pathogens is:

Specific to each pathogen Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immune response involves antibodies?

Humoral immune response Signup and view all the answers

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

White blood cells (WBCs) Signup and view all the answers

Which feature distinguishes acquired immunity from innate immunity?

Recognition of specific pathogens Signup and view all the answers

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

Recognition and response to antigens Signup and view all the answers