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What is the primary function of a helper T-cell?
What is the primary function of a helper T-cell?
- To stimulate and coordinate the activities of other immune cells (correct)
- To kill infected or cancerous cells
- To provide long-term immunity against pathogens
- To suppress the immune response
Which type of T-cell is responsible for directly killing infected or cancerous cells?
Which type of T-cell is responsible for directly killing infected or cancerous cells?
- Memory T-cell
- Helper T-cell
- Cytotoxic T-cell (correct)
- Suppressor T-cell
What is the primary function of memory T-cells?
What is the primary function of memory T-cells?
- To suppress the immune response
- To directly kill infected or cancerous cells
- To provide long-term immunity against previously encountered pathogens (correct)
- To stimulate the activities of other immune cells
Which type of T-cell expresses the CD4 protein on its surface?
Which type of T-cell expresses the CD4 protein on its surface?
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What is the primary role of suppressor T-cells in the immune system?
What is the primary role of suppressor T-cells in the immune system?
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What is the primary function of suppressor T cells?
What is the primary function of suppressor T cells?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the primary functions of T cells?
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary functions of T cells?
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Where do T cells originate and mature?
Where do T cells originate and mature?
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What is the process by which T cells become activated?
What is the process by which T cells become activated?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of helper T cell mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of helper T cell mentioned in the text?
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