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Which cells display class II MHC-associated peptides for recognition by CD4+ helper T cells?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of chemical is recognized by B cells but only stimulates strong antibody responses when attached to a carrier protein?
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What is the main purpose of coupling a polysaccharide to a carrier protein in vaccines?
What is the main purpose of coupling a polysaccharide to a carrier protein in vaccines?
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In antigen presentation by B lymphocytes, B cells recognize which type of epitopes?
In antigen presentation by B lymphocytes, B cells recognize which type of epitopes?
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Which type of MHC molecules do B cells present peptides attached to, to helper T cells?
Which type of MHC molecules do B cells present peptides attached to, to helper T cells?
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