4 Major characteristics of the adaptive immune system part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Cytotoxic T cells
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use toxic proteins to kill cells infected by viruses or other pathogens
2
Q
Cytotoxic T cells recognize fragments of foreign proteins produced by infected cells and possess an accessory protein that binds to class 1 MHC molecules
True or false
A
True
3
Q
Activated cytotoxic T cells secrets proteins that disrupt the membranes of
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Target cells and trigger cell death
4
Q
Both humoral and cell-mediated responses can include
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Primary and secondary responses
5
Q
Do memory cells enable primary or secondary response?
A
Secondary