The Immune System's Response to Viral Infections Quiz

They directly attack virally-infected cells

They prevent the immune system from recognizing infected cells

They produce toxic mediators to kill infected cells

They display pieces of protein from inside the infected cell on the cell surface (correct)

They prevent viruses from entering the body

They produce antibodies to neutralize viruses

They regulate the body's temperature during a viral infection

They kill cells that are infected with viruses (correct)

They release cytokines to attract infected cells

They have specialized proteins on their surface (correct)

They directly engulf infected cells

They inhibit the function of infected cells

<p>Pieces of peptide, including viral protein fragments, are displayed on the cell surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To recognize and eliminate virally-infected cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cytotoxic T cell = Kills cells infected with viruses MHC class I proteins = Display pieces of protein from inside the cell T cell = Circulates looking for infections Toxic mediators = Used by cytotoxic T cells to kill infected cells</p> Signup and view all the answers