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What is the main difference between components of the adaptive immune system and the innate immune system?
What is the main difference between components of the adaptive immune system and the innate immune system?
- Adaptive immunity components recognize specific antigenic determinants, while innate immunity components recognize shared features of foreign molecules. (correct)
- Innate immunity components participate in a limited number of effector functions, unlike the adaptive immunity components.
- Innate immunity components bind to T-cell receptors, while adaptive immunity components bind to MHC molecules.
- Adaptive immunity components are found in the blood, while innate immunity components are membrane-bound.
Which cells secrete antibodies as soluble molecules?
Which cells secrete antibodies as soluble molecules?
- T cells
- Memory cells
- B cells
- Plasma cells (correct)
What is the function of membrane-bound antibodies on B cells?
What is the function of membrane-bound antibodies on B cells?
- Bind to T-cell receptors
- Recognize shared foreign molecule features
- Confer antigenic specificity on B cells (correct)
- Mark antigens for elimination
Which proteins are epitope-binding proteins found in the immune system?
Which proteins are epitope-binding proteins found in the immune system?
What do T-cell receptors on the surface membrane of T-cells recognize?
What do T-cell receptors on the surface membrane of T-cells recognize?
What is the purpose of comparing T-cell antigen recognition with B-cell antigen recognition in the present chapter?
What is the purpose of comparing T-cell antigen recognition with B-cell antigen recognition in the present chapter?
Why does the immune system usually respond by producing antibodies to several epitopes on an antigen?
Why does the immune system usually respond by producing antibodies to several epitopes on an antigen?
What is the output of plasma cells from a single B-cell clone in response to antigenic stimulation?
What is the output of plasma cells from a single B-cell clone in response to antigenic stimulation?
What is the common feature among members of the antibody protein family known as immunoglobulins?
What is the common feature among members of the antibody protein family known as immunoglobulins?
Why do members of the antibody family perform an incredibly diverse set of binding functions?
Why do members of the antibody family perform an incredibly diverse set of binding functions?
