Asked by Reagan Teston on Apr 24, 2024
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Helper T cell
A) Quick and responsive to antigen, remembers previous exposure
B) After activation, differentiates to become plasma cell or memory B cell
C) Produces antibodies
D) Destroys cells by lysis or by production of cytokines
E) Activates B and effector T cells
Helper T Cell
Subset of T lymphocytes that increases the activity of B cells and T cells.
Cytokines
Small proteins released by cells, especially in the immune system, that have a specific effect on interactions and communications between cells.
Effector T Cells
A type of T cell that actively responds to a pathogen by directly killing infected host cells or by signaling other immune responses.
- Master the understanding of what roles and functions adaptive immunity cells perform.
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Dhwani Nimbark7 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Helper T cells function to activate both B cells and other effector T cells, playing a crucial role in orchestrating the adaptive immune response by producing cytokines.
Learning Objectives
- Master the understanding of what roles and functions adaptive immunity cells perform.