B Lymphocytes and Antigen Recognition Quiz
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Which cells display class II MHC-associated peptides for recognition by CD4+ helper T cells?

  • Natural killer cells
  • T lymphocytes
  • B lymphocytes (correct)
  • Macrophages
  • What is the function of the high-affinity receptor on B cells?

  • To activate effector T cells
  • To recognize multiple epitopes of the same protein antigen
  • To initiate the responses of naive T cells
  • To bind to antigens specifically (correct)
  • What is the role of B cells in antigen presentation?

  • To recognize conformational epitopes of native protein antigens
  • To recognize multiple epitopes of a protein antigen
  • To efficiently internalize and process antigens (correct)
  • To initiate the responses of naive T cells
  • Which type of chemical is recognized by B cells but only stimulates strong antibody responses when attached to a carrier protein?

    <p>Hapten</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of coupling a polysaccharide to a carrier protein in vaccines?

    <p>To engage helper T cells in the response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In antigen presentation by B lymphocytes, B cells recognize which type of epitopes?

    <p>Conformational epitopes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of MHC molecules do B cells present peptides attached to, to helper T cells?

    <p>Class II MHC molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

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