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Which of the following is the primary lymphoid organ where lymphocytes become immunocompetent T cells?
Which of the following is the primary lymphoid organ where lymphocytes become immunocompetent T cells?
Lymphocytes that fail to recognize certain body tissues as 'self' and attack the body's own tissues are the cause of what type of disease?
Lymphocytes that fail to recognize certain body tissues as 'self' and attack the body's own tissues are the cause of what type of disease?
What percentage of circulating lymphocytes are T cells?
What percentage of circulating lymphocytes are T cells?
Which type of lymphocyte is responsible for cell-mediated immunity?
Which type of lymphocyte is responsible for cell-mediated immunity?
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What is the main function of lymphocyte surface recognition molecules called antigens?
What is the main function of lymphocyte surface recognition molecules called antigens?
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Which type of lymphocyte is primarily responsible for cell-mediated immunity?
Which type of lymphocyte is primarily responsible for cell-mediated immunity?
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What is the primary function of regulatory T cells in the immune response?
What is the primary function of regulatory T cells in the immune response?
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During antibody-mediated immunity, what is the primary role of T helper cells?
During antibody-mediated immunity, what is the primary role of T helper cells?
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What is the primary function of memory B cells in the immune system?
What is the primary function of memory B cells in the immune system?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of cell-mediated immunity?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of cell-mediated immunity?
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Which type of T cell is primarily responsible for the direct killing of foreign or diseased body cells?
Which type of T cell is primarily responsible for the direct killing of foreign or diseased body cells?
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What is the primary role of helper T cells (TH) in the cell-mediated immune response?
What is the primary role of helper T cells (TH) in the cell-mediated immune response?
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Which step in the cell-mediated immune response involves the activation of a T cell after it binds to an antigen presented by an antigen-presenting cell (APC)?
Which step in the cell-mediated immune response involves the activation of a T cell after it binds to an antigen presented by an antigen-presenting cell (APC)?
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How do memory T cells (TM) contribute to the cell-mediated immune response?
How do memory T cells (TM) contribute to the cell-mediated immune response?
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Which type of T cell is primarily responsible for regulating the activity of other T cells and preventing autoimmune responses?
Which type of T cell is primarily responsible for regulating the activity of other T cells and preventing autoimmune responses?
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Which type of lymphocyte is primarily responsible for initiating the cell-mediated immune response against intracellular pathogens?
Which type of lymphocyte is primarily responsible for initiating the cell-mediated immune response against intracellular pathogens?
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What is the primary function of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules expressed on the surface of body cells?
What is the primary function of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules expressed on the surface of body cells?
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What type of immune response is primarily responsible for the destruction of virus-infected cells and some cancer cells?
What type of immune response is primarily responsible for the destruction of virus-infected cells and some cancer cells?
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Which of the following is a key feature of autoimmune diseases?
Which of the following is a key feature of autoimmune diseases?
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What is the primary function of the thymus gland in the development of the adaptive immune system?
What is the primary function of the thymus gland in the development of the adaptive immune system?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of lymphocytes?
Which of the following is NOT a function of lymphocytes?
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What is the primary mechanism by which T cells recognize and respond to pathogens?
What is the primary mechanism by which T cells recognize and respond to pathogens?
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In the context of autoimmune diseases, what is the primary mechanism by which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues?
In the context of autoimmune diseases, what is the primary mechanism by which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues?
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Which of the following is a key difference between cell-mediated immunity and humoral immunity?
Which of the following is a key difference between cell-mediated immunity and humoral immunity?
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What is the primary mechanism by which B cells contribute to the body's immune response?
What is the primary mechanism by which B cells contribute to the body's immune response?
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What is the primary role of natural killer cells in the immune system?
What is the primary role of natural killer cells in the immune system?
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What is the primary function of T helper cells in the immune response?
What is the primary function of T helper cells in the immune response?
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What is the primary cause of autoimmune diseases?
What is the primary cause of autoimmune diseases?
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What is the primary mechanism of cell-mediated immunity?
What is the primary mechanism of cell-mediated immunity?
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Which of the following cells are responsible for the differentiation of naive T cells into effector T cells?
Which of the following cells are responsible for the differentiation of naive T cells into effector T cells?
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What is the primary function of the thymus gland in the development of the lymphoid system?
What is the primary function of the thymus gland in the development of the lymphoid system?
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Which of the following is the primary site of origin for all formed elements in the blood, including lymphocytes?
Which of the following is the primary site of origin for all formed elements in the blood, including lymphocytes?
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What is the primary function of the secondary lymphoid organs, such as lymph nodes and the spleen?
What is the primary function of the secondary lymphoid organs, such as lymph nodes and the spleen?
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Which type of lymphocyte is primarily responsible for cell-mediated immunity, where the immune system directly attacks and destroys infected or cancerous cells?
Which type of lymphocyte is primarily responsible for cell-mediated immunity, where the immune system directly attacks and destroys infected or cancerous cells?
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What is the main function of the lymphoid surface recognition molecules called antigens?
What is the main function of the lymphoid surface recognition molecules called antigens?
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Which type of lymphocyte must undergo maturation in the thymus gland before moving to the secondary lymphoid organs?
Which type of lymphocyte must undergo maturation in the thymus gland before moving to the secondary lymphoid organs?
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What is the primary function of memory B cells in the immune system?
What is the primary function of memory B cells in the immune system?
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Which type of lymphocyte-mediated disease is caused by lymphocytes that fail to recognize certain body tissues as 'self' and attack the body's own tissues?
Which type of lymphocyte-mediated disease is caused by lymphocytes that fail to recognize certain body tissues as 'self' and attack the body's own tissues?
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What percentage of circulating lymphocytes are typically T cells?
What percentage of circulating lymphocytes are typically T cells?
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What is the primary function of regulatory T cells in the immune response?
What is the primary function of regulatory T cells in the immune response?
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Study Notes
Lymphocyte Development and Function
- The thymus is the primary lymphoid organ where lymphocytes mature into immunocompetent T cells.
- T cells account for approximately 70-80% of circulating lymphocytes.
- Regulatory T cells help maintain immune tolerance and prevent autoimmune responses.
- Memory B cells are responsible for a rapid immunological response upon re-exposure to the same pathogen.
Immune Response Mechanisms
- Cell-mediated immunity is primarily conducted by T cells, specifically cytotoxic T cells, which kill foreign or diseased cells directly.
- T helper cells assist in antibody production during antibody-mediated immunity and enhance the function of other immune cells.
- The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules present antigens to T cells, crucial for their activation.
Autoimmune Diseases
- Autoimmune diseases occur when lymphocytes fail to recognize self-tissues, leading to self-attack.
- Key features of autoimmune diseases include tissue inflammation and damage due to inappropriate immune responses.
Immune Response Characteristics
- Cell-mediated immunity focuses on directly targeting and destroying infected or cancerous cells, in contrast to humoral immunity, which involves antibodies secreted by B cells.
- Natural killer cells play a vital role in identifying and destroying virus-infected cells and some cancer cells without prior sensitization.
Secondary Lymphoid Organs and Origin of Lymphocytes
- Secondary lymphoid organs like lymph nodes and the spleen facilitate the activation and proliferation of lymphocytes after exposure to pathogens.
- All formed elements in the blood, including lymphocytes, originate from hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow.
Pathogen Recognition and Response
- T cells primarily recognize pathogens through T cell receptors (TCRs) that bind to specific antigens presented by antigen-presenting cells (APCs).
- The activation of T cells involves binding to an antigen presented via MHC molecules on APCs.
Summary of Key Functions
- The primary function of T helper cells is to assist other immune cells, including B cells and cytotoxic T cells, in executing immune responses.
- The differentiation of naive T cells into effector T cells is influenced by interactions with APCs and cytokine signals.
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Learn about the specialization of lymphocytes in primary lymphoid organs and how they participate in cell-mediated and antibody-mediated immunity. Explore the maturation process of T cells in the thymus and B cells in the red bone marrow, as well as their roles in secondary lymphoid organs.
