GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of lymphocyte identifies the pathogen, targets them for destruction, and regulates the immune response?
A
Cytotoxic T Cell
B
Memory T Cell
C
Helper T Cell
D
Suppressor T Cell
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The TH lymphocytes function indirectly to identify potential pathogens for other cells of the immune system. These cells are important for extracellular infections, such as those caused by certain bacteria, helminths, and protozoa.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cytotoxic T lymphocytes: dual death initiators Both NK cells and CTLs induce cell death by means of granule-and FAS-mediated pathways, which trigger the inherent apoptotic response. The FAS pathway has provided a model for how apoptosis is triggered through death receptors (Fig.

Detailed explanation-3: -T lymphocytes are part of the immune system and develop from stem cells in the bone marrow. They help protect the body from infection and may help fight cancer. Also called T cell and thymocyte.

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