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What is the approximate number of T and B cells circulating in the human body?
What is the approximate number of T and B cells circulating in the human body?
- 1018
- 1012 (correct)
- 1016
- 1014
What is the primary function of dendritic cells in adaptive immunity?
What is the primary function of dendritic cells in adaptive immunity?
- To activate T cells
- To remove self-reactive clones
- To present antigens to T cells (correct)
- To produce antibodies
What is the outcome of the recombination process in making antigen receptors?
What is the outcome of the recombination process in making antigen receptors?
- Generation of identical antigen receptors in each lymphocyte
- Generation of self-reactive receptors only
- Generation of unique antigen receptors in each lymphocyte (correct)
- Generation of no antigen receptors
What is the primary characteristic of adaptive immunity that distinguishes it from innate immunity?
What is the primary characteristic of adaptive immunity that distinguishes it from innate immunity?
What is the approximate number of possibilities for T cell receptors generated by recombination?
What is the approximate number of possibilities for T cell receptors generated by recombination?
What is the consequence of the recombination process generating self-reactive receptors?
What is the consequence of the recombination process generating self-reactive receptors?
What is the primary role of antibody in adaptive immunity?
What is the primary role of antibody in adaptive immunity?
What is the key characteristic of the adaptive immune response that allows for a more rapid and stronger response with each exposure?
What is the key characteristic of the adaptive immune response that allows for a more rapid and stronger response with each exposure?
What is the primary difference between T cell and B cell receptors in terms of possibilities generated by recombination?
What is the primary difference between T cell and B cell receptors in terms of possibilities generated by recombination?
What is the primary mechanism that ensures a more rapid and stronger response with each exposure in adaptive immunity?
What is the primary mechanism that ensures a more rapid and stronger response with each exposure in adaptive immunity?
