Asked by Sabrina Inman on May 05, 2024
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Which areas of an antigen are recognized by lymphocytes so that the cells can respond?
A) Major histocompatibility complexes
B) Antigenic determinants
C) T-cell receptors
D) Epitopes
E) Both "Antigenic determinants" and "Epitopes" are correct.
Antigenic Determinants
Specific parts of a molecule that are recognized by the immune system, critical for the specificity of immune responses.
Epitopes
Specific parts of an antigen that are recognized by the immune system, specifically by antibodies, B cells, or T cells.
Lymphocytes
A subtype of white blood cells involved in the immune response, including B cells, T cells, and natural killer cells.
- Recognize the areas of an antigen that are recognized by lymphocytes for an immune response.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the areas of an antigen that are recognized by lymphocytes for an immune response.
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