15 Questions
What is the primary function of memory T cells?
To provide long-term immunity against future infections
Which type of T cell is responsible for cell-mediated immune responses?
CD8+ T cells
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
Which of the following is NOT a function of CD8+ T cells?
Production of antibodies against specific pathogens
What is the primary role of antigen-presenting cells in the immune response?
To present antigens to T cells, activating an immune response
What is a characteristic of B cells in relation to repeated infections?
They remember the presence of any repeated infections
During cell-mediated immune response, which cells primarily interact with B cells to stimulate an adaptive response?
CD4+ T cells
Which type of T cells is primarily responsible for cytotoxic activity against infected cells?
CD8+ T cells
What is the primary function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in the immune response?
To present antigens to CD4+ T cells
What is the role of memory T cells in the immune response?
To remember specific infections and mount a rapid response upon subsequent exposure
What is the primary function of thymocytes in the immune response?
To recognize and eliminate infected host cells
Which of the following cells is responsible for directly killing infected host cells?
CD8+ T cells
What is the role of CD4+ T cells in cell-mediated immunity?
To activate cytotoxic T cells to kill infected cells
What is the primary function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in cell-mediated immunity?
To present antigens to T cells
What is the role of memory T cells in cell-mediated immunity?
To provide long-term immunity against specific pathogens
Learn about memory T cells that remain in the body for extended periods to provide immunity against future infections from the same pathogen.
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