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How does negative selection contribute to preventing autoimmune responses?
How does negative selection contribute to preventing autoimmune responses?
- Activation of regulatory T cells
- Production of pro-inflammatory cytokines
- Elimination of self-reactive T cells (correct)
- Promotion of autoimmune T cell reactions
What is the primary role of negative selection in the context of autoimmune responses?
What is the primary role of negative selection in the context of autoimmune responses?
- Enhancing production of pro-inflammatory cytokines
- Inducing autoimmune T cell reactions
- Preventing activation of self-reactive T cells (correct)
- Suppressing regulatory T cell function
Which process is directly impacted by negative selection to prevent autoimmune responses?
Which process is directly impacted by negative selection to prevent autoimmune responses?
- Inhibition of regulatory T cell activation
- Elimination of self-reactive T cells (correct)
- Stimulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines
- Promotion of autoimmune T cell reactions
What is the primary function of MHC class I molecules in antigen presentation?
What is the primary function of MHC class I molecules in antigen presentation?
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What distinguishes the antigen presentation function of MHC class II molecules?
What distinguishes the antigen presentation function of MHC class II molecules?
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In the context of antigen presentation, which type of T cells do both MHC class I and MHC class II molecules present antigens to?
In the context of antigen presentation, which type of T cells do both MHC class I and MHC class II molecules present antigens to?
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