IMMUNOLOGY

IMMUNE RESPONSE

CLASSICAL ALTERNATE AND LECTIN PATHWAYS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is not a characteristic of T1 Helper cells ____ Antigen-specific local inflammatory response?
A
Amplifies Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) response
B
Promotes phagocytosis by macrophage and neutrophils
C
Down-regulates the further development of TH2 cells
D
Enhances role of mast cells, basophils, and eosinophils
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Th1 cells play important roles in the identification and eradication of intracellular pathogens such as viruses and bacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium leprae, and Leishmania.

Detailed explanation-2: -Helper T-Cells are aptly named, as they primarily help stimulate B-cells to create specific types of antibodies, and then help killer cells develop to combat diseases. They also are only activated by specific pathogens.

Detailed explanation-3: -Specificity for a given organ is not a characteristic of the adaptive immune system.

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