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What are tolerogens?
What are tolerogens?
- Molecules that activate the immune system
- Molecules that suppress the immune system
- Molecules that induce tolerance in the immune system (correct)
- Molecules that are recognized by the immune system
What is the purpose of the immune system's response to T cell independent antigens?
What is the purpose of the immune system's response to T cell independent antigens?
- To generate a memory response for future encounters
- To produce a strong, specific antibody response (correct)
- To induce tolerance to the antigen
- To activate T cells to destroy the antigen
What is the key difference between tolerogens and T cell independent antigens?
What is the key difference between tolerogens and T cell independent antigens?
- Tolerogens induce tolerance, while T cell independent antigens induce a specific antibody response (correct)
- Tolerogens are molecules, while T cell independent antigens are cells
- Tolerogens suppress the immune system, while T cell independent antigens activate it
- Tolerogens are recognized by T cells, while T cell independent antigens are recognized by B cells
What is the reason for the lack of memory response to T cell independent antigens?
What is the reason for the lack of memory response to T cell independent antigens?
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What is the significance of the immune system's response to T cell independent antigens?
What is the significance of the immune system's response to T cell independent antigens?
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