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Which cells can co-activate B cells in response to non-self antigens?
Which cells can co-activate B cells in response to non-self antigens?
In the immune system with perfect immune tolerance, what should not be able to activate T cells or B cells?
In the immune system with perfect immune tolerance, what should not be able to activate T cells or B cells?
What is the consequence of T8 cells recognizing self-antigens under MHCI antigen presentation?
What is the consequence of T8 cells recognizing self-antigens under MHCI antigen presentation?
Which cells are capable of synthesizing antibodies in response to non-self antigens?
Which cells are capable of synthesizing antibodies in response to non-self antigens?
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What can lead to an autoimmune disease?
What can lead to an autoimmune disease?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of tolerance breakdown?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of tolerance breakdown?
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What do auto-antibodies and auto-reactive immune cells characterize?
What do auto-antibodies and auto-reactive immune cells characterize?
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What is the role of the MHC locus in autoimmunity?
What is the role of the MHC locus in autoimmunity?
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Which type of immune tolerance is essential to prevent autoimmunity?
Which type of immune tolerance is essential to prevent autoimmunity?
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What is the consequence of autoimmune responses in the body?
What is the consequence of autoimmune responses in the body?
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Which type of cells recognize antigens 'carried' by MHC I?
Which type of cells recognize antigens 'carried' by MHC I?
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What is the consequence of T4 cells recognizing non self-antigens under MHCII presentation?
What is the consequence of T4 cells recognizing non self-antigens under MHCII presentation?
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What characterizes autoimmune T cells or B cells in the immune system with a defect in immune tolerance?
What characterizes autoimmune T cells or B cells in the immune system with a defect in immune tolerance?
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What is the role of autoantibodies and auto-reactive immune cells in the context of autoimmune diseases?
What is the role of autoantibodies and auto-reactive immune cells in the context of autoimmune diseases?
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Which type of immune response can be co-activated by B cells in response to non self-antigens?
Which type of immune response can be co-activated by B cells in response to non self-antigens?
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What is the central purpose of the lecture on autoimmunity?
What is the central purpose of the lecture on autoimmunity?
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What is the consequence of tolerance breakdown?
What is the consequence of tolerance breakdown?
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Which immune tolerance is essential to prevent autoimmunity?
Which immune tolerance is essential to prevent autoimmunity?
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What is the role of the MHC locus in autoimmunity?
What is the role of the MHC locus in autoimmunity?
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What is the key factor characterizing autoimmunity?
What is the key factor characterizing autoimmunity?
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