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Which type of pathogens do MHC class I molecules present peptide antigens derived from?
Which type of pathogens do MHC class I molecules present peptide antigens derived from?
- Pathogens that affect the immune system
- Pathogens that replicate inside the cell, such as viruses (correct)
- Pathogens that infect the bloodstream
- Pathogens that are present outside the cell
From where do MHC class II molecules present peptides?
From where do MHC class II molecules present peptides?
- Pathogens that replicate inside the cell
- Pathogens in the bloodstream
- Pathogens affecting the immune system
- Pathogens and antigens present outside the cell taken up by endocytic vesicles of phagocytic cells (correct)
What is the function of MHC class I molecules in the immune response?
What is the function of MHC class I molecules in the immune response?
- Present peptide antigens derived from intracellular pathogens (correct)
- Present peptide antigens derived from extracellular pathogens
- Activate T cells
- Produce antibodies
Which type of cells take up pathogens and antigens present outside the cell for presentation by MHC class II molecules?
Which type of cells take up pathogens and antigens present outside the cell for presentation by MHC class II molecules?
What does MHC stand for?
What does MHC stand for?
What is the function of MHC class I molecules in the immune response?
What is the function of MHC class I molecules in the immune response?
Where do MHC class II molecules present peptides from?
Where do MHC class II molecules present peptides from?
What is the main function of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)?
What is the main function of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)?
How does MHC class II differ from MHC class I in terms of antigen presentation?
How does MHC class II differ from MHC class I in terms of antigen presentation?
How is MHC polymorphism generated?
How is MHC polymorphism generated?
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MHC Class I presentation
MHC Class I presentation
Presents antigens from intracellular pathogens, like viruses.
MHC Class II presentation
MHC Class II presentation
Presents antigens from pathogens outside the cell.
Intracellular pathogens
Intracellular pathogens
Pathogens that replicate inside cells.
Phagocytic cells
Phagocytic cells
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MHC function
MHC function
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Endocytic vesicles
Endocytic vesicles
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MHC
MHC
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MHC polymorphism
MHC polymorphism
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Antigen presentation to T cells
Antigen presentation to T cells
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MHC Class I vs Class II
MHC Class I vs Class II
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