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1
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Type of T cell that activates cell-mediated immunity (a CD4+ T cell)

A

Th1

2
Q

Type of T cell that mediates humoral immunity (a CD4+ T cell)

A

Th2

3
Q

Type of T cell that mediates autoimmune respones

A

Th17

4
Q

Type of T cell that limits the immune response (decreases inflammation and the autoimmune response).

A

Treg

5
Q

What does CD indicate in T cell types?

A

Markers on the cell surface

6
Q

What are T cell types categorized by?

A

HLA recognition

7
Q

What types of molecules do CD4+ T cells recognize?

A

MHC/HLA Class II

8
Q

What types of molecules do CD8+ T cells recognize?

A

MHC/HLA Class I

9
Q

Which type of T cell is cytotoxic and lyse virally infected cells and tumor cells?

A

CD8+

10
Q

Which type of T cells are T helper cells and require Ag presentation by APCs to recognize/respond to Ag?

A

CD4+

11
Q

Type of T cell (of the CD4+ type) that mediates inflammation by secreting pro-inflammatory
cytokines, protects against intracellular pathogens (activates macrophages), and has a role in delayed hypersensitivity reactions

A

Th1