Asked by Aaron Simon on Apr 24, 2024
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Lymphocytes with a CD8 glycoprotein on their surface are called ________ cells and lymphocytes with a CD4 glycoprotein on their surface are called ________ cells.
A) cytotoxic T; B
B) B; cytotoxic T
C) B; helper T
D) helper T; cytotoxic T
E) cytotoxic T; helper
CD8 Glycoprotein
A surface protein found on certain immune cells, such as cytotoxic T cells, involved in the immune response.
CD4 Glycoprotein
A protein on the surface of immune cells, such as T helper cells, that is involved in initiating the immune response.
Cytotoxic T
A type of lymphocyte (T cell) that kills cancer cells, cells that are infected (particularly with viruses), or cells that are damaged in other ways.
- Recognize the distinct functions and traits of different immune cells, including B cells, T cells, neutrophils, eosinophils, and macrophages.
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JT
Janique Thomas6 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Lymphocytes with a CD8 glycoprotein are known as cytotoxic T cells, and those with a CD4 glycoprotein are referred to as helper T cells.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the distinct functions and traits of different immune cells, including B cells, T cells, neutrophils, eosinophils, and macrophages.