IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

IMMUNITY INNATE AND ADAPTIVE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
T-cells are ____ associated with fighting an antigen.
A
directly
B
indirectly
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -T cells are a part of the immune system that focuses on specific foreign particles. Rather than generically attack any antigens, T cells circulate until they encounter their specific antigen. As such, T cells play a critical part in immunity to foreign substances.

Detailed explanation-2: -When the perfectly shaped virus antigen on an infected cell fits into the Killer T-cell receptor, the T-cell releases perforin and cytotoxins. Perforin first makes a pore, or hole, in the membrane of the infected cell. Cytotoxins go directly inside the cell through this pore, destroying it and any viruses inside.

Detailed explanation-3: -The T and B lymphocytes (T and B Cells) are involved in the acquired or antigen-specific immune response given that they are the only cells in the organism able to recognize and respond specifically to each antigenic epitope.

Detailed explanation-4: -The T-cell receptor (TCR) is a protein complex found on the surface of T cells, or T lymphocytes, that is responsible for recognizing fragments of antigen as peptides bound to major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules.

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