CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNE RESPONSE Flashcards
(6 cards)
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What is the cell-mediated immune response? (1)
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brought about by the activity of T cells, T cells will bind to an antigen-presenting cell that has antigens from a pathogen on its surface. In doing so, an activated T helped cell is formed that releases cytokines. The release of cytokines stimulates the activated T cell to divide repeatedly to form a clone.
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what types of T cell form within these clones? (3)
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- T killer cells
- T helper cells
- Memory cells
3
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what is the function of T killer cells? (1)
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destroy body cells infected by viruses
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what is the function of T helper cells? (1)
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release cytokines that stimulate production of B cells
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what is the function of memory cells? (1)
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remain in the body and bring about the secondary response
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