18 Questions
What is the function of B lymphocytes in the immune system?
Secrete antibodies to eliminate antigens
Which type of lymphocyte recognizes protein antigens only?
T lymphocytes
What is the major function of T regulatory cells in the immune system?
Suppress the immune response
Which type of lymphocytes are stimulated by antigen to differentiate into plasma cells?
B lymphocytes
Among the T lymphocyte subsets, which one helps B lymphocytes produce antibodies?
Helper T cells (CD4+)
Which type of lymphocyte is involved in cell-mediated immunity?
T lymphocytes
Which cells are mediators of adaptive immunity?
T lymphocytes
Where do B lymphocytes mature?
Bone marrow
Which type of cells are derived from stem cells in the bone marrow?
B lymphocytes
What type of immunity do natural killer cells belong to?
Innate immunity
Which lymphocytes have specific receptors for antigens?
B lymphocytes
Where do mature and naïve B cells go to meet antigens?
Lymph nodes
Where do T lymphocytes originate from?
Common lymphoid progenitor
Which cells are responsible for secreting antibodies?
Plasma cells derived from B lymphocytes
Where does T cell maturation primarily occur?
Thymus
Which of the following is NOT a type of T lymphocyte?
B lymphocyte
Which cells are part of the innate immune system?
Natural killer cells
Which cells undergo positive and negative selection processes in the thymus?
T lymphocytes
Test your knowledge on blood lymphocyte phenotype markers, including surface immunoglobulins, CD19, CD21, and class II MHC. Learn about their functions in antibody production, antigen recognition, and differentiation into plasma cells. Explore the role of T lymphocytes in the immune response.
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