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Which cells are responsible for killing tumor cells in the immune response against tumors?
Which cells are responsible for killing tumor cells in the immune response against tumors?
- Macrophages
- NK cells
- B cells
- CTLs (correct)
What type of antigens do tumor neoantigens belong to?
What type of antigens do tumor neoantigens belong to?
- Exogenously synthesized antigens
- Endogenously synthesized antigens (correct)
- Secreted antigens
- Membrane-bound antigens
What is the role of CD8+ T cells in tumor rejection?
What is the role of CD8+ T cells in tumor rejection?
- To inhibit the activation of CTLs
- To produce antibodies against tumor antigens
- To present tumor antigens to naive CD4+ T cells
- To kill cells producing tumor antigens (correct)
Which cells are responsible for transporting tumor antigens to the lymph nodes?
Which cells are responsible for transporting tumor antigens to the lymph nodes?
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What is the process called when tumor antigens are processed and displayed by class I MHC molecules on dendritic cells?
What is the process called when tumor antigens are processed and displayed by class I MHC molecules on dendritic cells?
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What may stimulate the expression of costimulators on antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in the context of tumors?
What may stimulate the expression of costimulators on antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in the context of tumors?
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Which type of T cells are able to migrate back to the tumor site and kill tumor cells without requiring costimulation or T cell help?
Which type of T cells are able to migrate back to the tumor site and kill tumor cells without requiring costimulation or T cell help?
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