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What is the primary function of memory T cells?
What is the primary function of memory T cells?
- To provide long-term immunity against future infections (correct)
- To produce antibodies against specific pathogens
- To activate antigen-presenting cells
- To provide immediate cytotoxic activity against infected cells
Which type of T cell is responsible for cell-mediated immune responses?
Which type of T cell is responsible for cell-mediated immune responses?
- CD8+ T cells (correct)
- NK cells
- B cells
- CD4+ T cells
What is the key characteristic of memory T cells that allows them to provide long-term immunity?
What is the key characteristic of memory T cells that allows them to provide long-term immunity?
- Their ability to remain in the body for extended periods (correct)
- Their ability to activate complement proteins
- Their ability to differentiate into multiple immune cell types
- Their ability to produce antibodies against specific pathogens
Which of the following is NOT a function of CD8+ T cells?
Which of the following is NOT a function of CD8+ T cells?
What is the primary role of antigen-presenting cells in the immune response?
What is the primary role of antigen-presenting cells in the immune response?
What is a characteristic of B cells in relation to repeated infections?
What is a characteristic of B cells in relation to repeated infections?
During cell-mediated immune response, which cells primarily interact with B cells to stimulate an adaptive response?
During cell-mediated immune response, which cells primarily interact with B cells to stimulate an adaptive response?
Which type of T cells is primarily responsible for cytotoxic activity against infected cells?
Which type of T cells is primarily responsible for cytotoxic activity against infected cells?
What is the primary function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in the immune response?
What is the primary function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in the immune response?
What is the role of memory T cells in the immune response?
What is the role of memory T cells in the immune response?
What is the primary function of thymocytes in the immune response?
What is the primary function of thymocytes in the immune response?
Which of the following cells is responsible for directly killing infected host cells?
Which of the following cells is responsible for directly killing infected host cells?
What is the role of CD4+ T cells in cell-mediated immunity?
What is the role of CD4+ T cells in cell-mediated immunity?
What is the primary function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in cell-mediated immunity?
What is the primary function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in cell-mediated immunity?
What is the role of memory T cells in cell-mediated immunity?
What is the role of memory T cells in cell-mediated immunity?
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Memory T cells function
Memory T cells function
Provide long-term immunity against future infections by remembering specific infections.
CD8+ T cells' role
CD8+ T cells' role
Responsible for cell-mediated immune responses, including killing infected cells.
Memory T cells' characteristic
Memory T cells' characteristic
Long-term presence in the body to quickly respond to repeated exposures.
CD8+ T cell NOT function
CD8+ T cell NOT function
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Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) role
Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) role
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B cells and repeated infections
B cells and repeated infections
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CD4+ T cells and B cells
CD4+ T cells and B cells
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Cytotoxic T cells
Cytotoxic T cells
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Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in cell-mediated immunity
Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in cell-mediated immunity
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Memory T cells in cell-mediated immunity
Memory T cells in cell-mediated immunity
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Thymocytes role
Thymocytes role
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CD8+ T cells role in cell death
CD8+ T cells role in cell death
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CD4+ T cells and Cytotoxic T cells
CD4+ T cells and Cytotoxic T cells
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Antigen-presenting cells (APCs): function in cell-mediated immunity
Antigen-presenting cells (APCs): function in cell-mediated immunity
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Memory T cells: function in cell-mediated immunity
Memory T cells: function in cell-mediated immunity
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