Cytotoxic T Cells Quiz
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What is the main function of a cytotoxic T cell?

  • Killing cancer cells and cells infected by intracellular pathogens (correct)
  • Promoting cell growth and repair
  • Transporting antigens to white blood cells
  • Producing antigens for immune response

    • What type of molecule is capable of stimulating an immune response?

  • Enzyme
  • Hormone
  • Antigen (correct)
  • Antibody

    • What must an antigen be bound to in order to be recognized by a cytotoxic T cell?

  • CD8 glycoprotein
  • CD4 glycoprotein
  • Class II MHC molecule
  • Class I MHC molecule (correct)

    • What is the role of the T-cell receptor (TCR) in cytotoxic T cell function?

    <p>Recognizing a specific antigen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glycoprotein must accompany the T-cell receptor (TCR) for binding to the class I MHC molecule?

    <p>CD8</p> Signup and view all the answers

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