Asked by Chantal Shanty on May 09, 2024
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In immunodeficiency diseases,
A) the immune system fails to distinguish between self-antigens and foreign antigens.
B) inadequate B and/or T cell formation may occur.
C) IgE mediates a localized reaction.
D) serum sickness results.
E) immune surveillance occurs.
Immunodeficiency Diseases
Disorders where the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease and cancer is compromised or entirely absent.
B and/ T Cell Formation
The development and differentiation of B cells and T cells, which are critical components of the adaptive immune system.
Self-antigens
Molecules produced by an organism's own body that, under normal circumstances, do not trigger an immune response.
- Elucidate the mechanism of antibody synthesis and identify the cellular components responsible for this function.
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Zybrea KnightMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In immunodeficiency diseases, the immune system is compromised, leading to inadequate formation or function of B cells (which produce antibodies) and/or T cells (which help in cell-mediated immunity). This results in the body's inability to effectively fight infections.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the mechanism of antibody synthesis and identify the cellular components responsible for this function.