Specific - Questions Flashcards
How does tolerance occur?
A variety of different ways. Cells are triggered to commit suicide. Some cells are triggered to change their structure/receptors. Some cells are deactivated. Other cells are suppressed by specialized T cells.
What happens if the T cell does not recognize the antigen carried by an APC?
Nothing, because there is no stimulation.
What is the advantage of the costimulation requirement?
It ensures appropriate activation of T cells. It’s a back up measure, a double check.
What is the target of anti-bodies?
The original antigen that originally bound to the receptor on the surface of the B cell.
What do memory B cells do?
They immediately jump into action because they’re already there and waiting.
What is faster, the primary response or the secondary response?
The secondary response
