T Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the process T cells are responsible for?
A
CELLULAR IMMUNITY
cell mediated
2
Q
Review the 8 responsibilities of T cells.
A
T CELLS:
- ATTRACT CELLS
- PREVENT CELLS FORM LEAVING AREA
- AMPLIFY EFFECTIVENESS OF CELLS
- INCREASE OR DECREASE CELL REACTIONS
- ACTIVATE AND REGULATE B CELLS
- SIGNAL NK CELLS
- INCREASE LOCAL BLOOD FLOW
- DETERMINE IF HUMORAL OR CELLULAR IMMUNITY IS NEEDED
3
Q
What kills tumor cells?
A
T CELLS
4
Q
T cells also identify _______ vs __________ recognition and reaction.
A
SELF vs NON-SELF
5
Q
Name the key regulatory cells of the immune system, which activate and regulate activities of B and T cells?
A
T HELPERS
6
Q
Which type of T-cell suppresses and modifies immune responses?
A
REGULATORY T CELLS
7
Q
Which type of T-cell destroys identified/presented antigens?
A
T-CYTOTOXIC
