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Which cells check individual cell membranes to detect specific classes of cell surface proteins?
Which cells check individual cell membranes to detect specific classes of cell surface proteins?
- Macrophages and other phagocytic cells (correct)
- Red blood cells
- T cells and B cells
- Natural killer cells
What identifies cells as belonging to self, including MHC's?
What identifies cells as belonging to self, including MHC's?
- White blood cells
- Antibodies
- Unique proteins (correct)
- Red blood cells
In a primary immune response, what happens if a cell does not possess the right MHC?
In a primary immune response, what happens if a cell does not possess the right MHC?
- It will undergo apoptosis
- It will be ignored by the immune system
- It will be targeted by antibodies
- It will be destroyed by white blood cells (correct)
What is the other term for Major Histocompatibility Complexes (MHC's)?
What is the other term for Major Histocompatibility Complexes (MHC's)?
Why do transplant recipients need to take antirejection drugs?
Why do transplant recipients need to take antirejection drugs?
What is the role of macrophages and other phagocytic cells in the immune system?
What is the role of macrophages and other phagocytic cells in the immune system?
Why is it necessary to match the donor and recipient as closely as possible when transplanting an organ or tissue?
Why is it necessary to match the donor and recipient as closely as possible when transplanting an organ or tissue?
What is the significance of MHC's (Major Histocompatibility Complexes) in organ or tissue transplantation?
What is the significance of MHC's (Major Histocompatibility Complexes) in organ or tissue transplantation?
What is the alternative term for MHC's (Major Histocompatibility Complexes)?
What is the alternative term for MHC's (Major Histocompatibility Complexes)?
What is the long-term requirement for transplant recipients to manage rejection?
What is the long-term requirement for transplant recipients to manage rejection?
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