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Which type of adaptive immunity combats extracellular microbes?
What is the primary effector mechanism of cell-mediated immunity?
Which type of adaptive immunity recruits and activates phagocytes to destroy ingested microbes?
Which type of adaptive immunity is mediated by B lymphocytes?
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What is the effector mechanism of Cytotoxic T lymphocytes?
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How do antibodies defend against microbes present in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts?
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What is the main function of antibodies in defending against extracellular microbes?
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How are antibodies transported to protect the fetus and newborn from infections?
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What is cell-mediated immunity primarily responsible for defending against?
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What is a major function of cytokine-producing helper T lymphocytes?
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What do most T cells recognize?
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How is active immunity induced in an individual?
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What characterizes passive immunity?
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What is a physiologic example of passive immunity?
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How has passive immunity been used clinically for treating viral infections like SARS-CoV-2?
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