T Cell Recognition Flashcards
1
Q
Two types of major T helper cells. What are they?
A
Th1 and Th2 CD4 cells.
2
Q
What do T cell receptors look like?
A
Made up of a-chain and b-chain.
3
Q
What do T cells have in common with antibodies?
A
Equivalent hypervariable region
4
Q
What is the most abundant type of lymphocyte?
A
T cells
5
Q
What are CD8 T cells?
A
Cytotoxic. Kill infected/tumour cells.
6
Q
Function of MHC II?
A
Present peptide antigens. Helps T cell present the receptor on cell-surface of APCs.
7
Q
Which cells utilises MHC class 1?
A
Cytotoxic T cells
8
Q
Do B cells use MHC molecules?
A
Yes
