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T Lymphocytes and Cell-Mediated Immunity

Part of Adaptive Immunity and AntibodiesGCSE Biology

This diagram covers T Lymphocytes and Cell-Mediated Immunity within Adaptive Immunity and Antibodies for GCSE Biology. Specific immune responses, antibody production, lymphocytes, memory cells It is section 6 of 18 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

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T Lymphocytes and Cell-Mediated Immunity

Helper T Cell (CD4+) Cytotoxic T (CD8+) Infected Cell B Cell Activates Destroys

T Lymphocyte Types:

  • Helper T cells (CD4+): Coordinate immune response, activate other cells
  • Cytotoxic T cells (CD8+): Directly kill infected or abnormal cells
  • Memory T cells: Provide long-term cellular immunity
  • Regulatory T cells: Prevent excessive immune responses

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Practice Questions for Adaptive Immunity and Antibodies

What are antigens?

  • A. Antibodies produced by white blood cells
  • B. Unique proteins on the surface of pathogens
  • C. Toxins produced by bacteria
  • D. Memory cells that remain after infection
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Explain how lymphocytes produce antibodies to destroy a specific pathogen.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

What is an antibody?
A Y-shaped protein (immunoglobulin) produced by plasma cells that binds specifically to antigens to neutralize or mark them for destruction.
What is an antigen?
A foreign substance that triggers an immune response by being recognized as non-self by the immune system.

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