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Harsh Barot
on Oct 30, 2024
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In cell-mediated immunity, what happens immediately after the infected cell displays the antigen-MHC complex?
A) A virus invades the cell.
B) Specific T cytotoxic cells are activated.
C) Effector T cytotoxic cells migrate to the infection site.
D) Cytokines are released by T helper cells.
E) Enzymes destroy the target cells.
Cell-Mediated Immunity
A type of specific immune response carried out by T cells. Compare with antibody-mediated immunity.
Antigen-MHC Complex
A molecular complex on the cell surface where an antigen is presented by major histocompatibility complex molecules for recognition by T-cells.
T Cytotoxic Cells
A type of T cell that kills cancer cells, cells that are infected (particularly with viruses), or cells that are damaged in other ways.
- Acquire knowledge on the distinction between self and nonself in the immunological framework and the significance of immune cells' ability to identify and destroy nonself components.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the distinction between self and nonself in the immunological framework and the significance of immune cells' ability to identify and destroy nonself components.