GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main cell involved in cell-mediated immunity
A
B Cell
B
T Cell
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -T cells regulate the activities cells participating in immune responses. They provide help for antibody production by B cells, and they are also the effectors of antigen-specific cell-mediated immunity (CMI).

Detailed explanation-2: -Helper T cells, killer T cells, and macrophages are the three main kinds of lymphocytes involved in cell-mediated immunity. When a “helper” T cell encounters an antigen-presenting cell in the body, it releases cytokines, which are signaling proteins.

Detailed explanation-3: -T cells express a receptor with the potential to recognize diverse antigens from pathogens, tumors, and the environment, and also maintain immunological memory and self-tolerance. T cells are also implicated as major drivers of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

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