Asked by Janae Omusi on May 06, 2024
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Artificially stimulating the proliferation of cytotoxic T cells to destroy cancer cells is an example of ________.
A) immunotherapy
B) immunocompetence
C) tolerance
D) passive artificial acquired immunity
E) passive natural acquired immunity
Immunotherapy
A type of cancer treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer.
Cytotoxic T cells
A type of lymphocyte that kills cancer cells, cells that are infected (particularly with viruses), or cells that are damaged in other ways.
Cancer Cells
Cancer cells are cells that divide uncontrollably, escape the normal cell cycle regulation mechanisms, and can invade other tissues, leading to cancer.
- Acquire knowledge about the involvement of cytokines in the mechanism of cell-mediated immune reactions.
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Trevor SchmittMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Immunotherapy involves treatments that use the body's immune system to fight diseases, including cancer. Stimulating the proliferation of cytotoxic T cells to target and destroy cancer cells is a direct application of immunotherapy, aiming to enhance the immune system's ability to combat cancer.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the involvement of cytokines in the mechanism of cell-mediated immune reactions.