5 Questions
What is immune surveillance?
The ability of the immune system to detect tumour cells and destroy them
Which cells are involved in immune surveillance against tumours?
T-lymphocytes (Th-1 and cytotoxic T-cells), NK cells
What is the advantage of good tumour immune surveillance?
Cancerous and pre-cancerous cells can be rapidly eliminated by the host immune system
What is the concept of tumour immunoediting?
The process by which tumours evade the immune system's detection and destruction
Which of the following is true about the immune system's ability to recognize tumour cells?
It can differentiate between normal self and transformed/abnormal self to destruct the transformed cells
Test your knowledge of immune surveillance and tumour-host reactions with this quiz. Explore how the immune system responds to tumours, the concept of tumour immunoediting, and strategies for diagnosing and treating tumours. Enhance your understanding of the immune system's role in recognizing and eliminating foreign substances.
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