18 Questions
What is the primary function of cytotoxic T cells?
To kill infected cells and tumor cells
Where do T lymphocytes mature?
In the thymus
What type of T cell is involved in activating other immune cells?
Helper T cell
What is the role of memory T cells?
To remember past antigen exposure
What is the function of regulatory T cells?
To suppress immune responses
What is the primary effector cell of innate immunity?
Natural killer cell
Which type of T cell produces multiple cytotoxic T cells?
Memory T cells
What is the primary function of Helper T cells?
To secrete cytokines to help B cells differentiate
What is the role of Regulatory T cells?
To suppress the immune response
What is the main difference between a cytotoxic T cell and a memory T cell?
Cytotoxic T cells are short-lived, while memory T cells are long-lived
What is the function of cytotoxic T cells?
To attack and kill infected cells
From which cells do memory T cells originate?
Cytotoxic T cells
What type of blood cells are produced by the thymus?
T-lymphocytes
What is the primary function of MALTs and GALTs?
To defend against pathogens attempting to enter from outside the body
What is the main function of Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs)?
To process antigens into peptides and present them to T-cell receptors
What is the primary function of B lymphocytes?
To produce antibodies
What is the role of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)?
To encode proteins on the cell surface that have an important role in immune response
What is the main function of Basophils?
To release histamine during allergic reactions
This quiz covers the different types of T cells, including memory T cells, helper T cells, and regulatory T cells, and their roles in the immune system.
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