Cell-mediated Immunity

Question 1

Describe the process of cell-mediated immunity

3 steps

Answer 1

Antigen from the pathogen is displayed on the cell surface of phagocytes after phagocytosis
T cells with the correct specific receptor bind with the antigen and are activated
They divide by mitosis (clonal expansion) and differentiate into T helper, cytotoxic and memory cells.

Question 2

What is cell-mediated immunity?

Answer 2

the immune response that does not involve antibodies but is the activation of phagocytes, T-lymphocytes, and the release of cytokines in response to an antigen