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Cancer cells and virus infected body cells can be killed before activation of adaptive immunity by natural killer cells. These may be noted as NK cells in literature.

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Cell-mediated immunity is provided by?

Cell-mediated immunity is provided by T cells, a subset of white blood cells that directly attack and destroy infected cells or foreign substances in the body. T cells are activated when they recognize specific antigens presented by antigen-presenting cells such as dendritic cells or macrophages. This type of immunity is crucial for fighting intracellular pathogens and cancer cells.


Why do oncogene acts as though it is stuck in the on position?

Oncogenes are mutated versions of normal genes (proto-oncogenes) that can promote uncontrolled cell growth and division. These mutations can cause the oncogene to be stuck in the "on" position, leading to continuous activation of cell proliferation pathways and contributing to the development of cancer.


A white blood cell that is formed in the thymus and that attacks cancer cells is?

A white blood cell formed in the thymus that attacks cancer cells is a type of T lymphocyte known as a cytotoxic T cell. These cells recognize and destroy abnormal cells, including cancer cells, to help protect the body from disease and infection.


What are some common immunology questions that are frequently asked in interviews for positions related to immunology research or clinical practice?

Some common immunology questions asked in interviews for positions related to immunology research or clinical practice include: Can you explain the difference between innate and adaptive immunity? How does the immune system respond to pathogens and foreign invaders? What are the different types of immune cells and their functions? How do vaccines work to stimulate the immune system? Can you discuss the role of inflammation in the immune response? What are some common autoimmune diseases and how are they treated? How does the immune system play a role in cancer immunotherapy? Can you explain the concept of immunological memory and its importance in vaccination? How do allergies develop and what are some common treatment options? What are some current challenges in immunology research and how do you propose addressing them?


Can you get rib cancer?

Cancer can develop in any part of the body, including the ribs. Primary cancer of the rib bones is rare, but cancers from nearby organs or tissues can spread to the ribs, causing secondary cancer. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and difficulty breathing. Treatment typically involves a combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

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How can cancer cells and virus infected body cells be killed before activation of adaptive immunity?

NK cell


What are two ways active immunity is produced?

1. mother to fetus2. Through exposure to the antigen(virus, toxins,or cancer cells).


Can Cancer be genetic?

There are some medical reports that cancer can be passed through your gene lines. But, the research also suggest that it can miss a generation or be completely random in it's activation along the gene line.


Is 45 years old recommended to give cervical cancer vaccine?

The cervical cancer vaccine has been reecommended for use between 9-25 years of age. One's immunity is at its best in the young. There is no contraindication to its use in a 45 year old but the efficacy of this vaccine has not been tested in this age and is likely to be less because of lower immunity.


What does a high white blood cell count mean in someone with bladder cancer?

The white blood cells are the immunity and defense of a body. A person with bladder cancer may experience a high white blood cell count because their body is fighting to destroy the cancer.


An immune response in which t cells destroy antigens?

This process is called cell-mediated immunity. T cells, specifically cytotoxic T cells, recognize and destroy cells that are infected with a pathogen or abnormal cells, such as cancer cells. This immune response is crucial for clearing infections and providing immunity against future exposures to the same antigen.


Cell-mediated immunity is provided by?

Cell-mediated immunity is provided by T cells, a subset of white blood cells that directly attack and destroy infected cells or foreign substances in the body. T cells are activated when they recognize specific antigens presented by antigen-presenting cells such as dendritic cells or macrophages. This type of immunity is crucial for fighting intracellular pathogens and cancer cells.


What type of leukocyte provides immunity by developing antibodies and protect against formation of cancer cells?

B cells are a type of white blood cell that:differentiate into plasma cellsproduce antibodieshumoral immune responseNK or natural killer cells are involved in killing cancer cells.


What immune response that involves T cells and B cells to attack viruses fungi organ transplants or cancer cells?

It is called the adaptive defense and consists of antibodies and lymphocytes, often called the humoral response.


What is leukemia's pathogen?

leukemia is not a pathogen but rather a form of cancer that affects the bone marrow/blood. Basically it causes rapid production of immature white blood cells.that are not effective in providing immunity


Is malignant tumor is treatable by homeopathy if yes how?

probably. I have juvenile laryngeal papillomatosis with pulmonary spread and cancer and im only 14. But one thing you can do is ask experts and boost up your immunity system.


What diseases can you get from cancer?

What else you want to get other than cancer and as such it is lethal.Well other effects (complicationss) of different types of cancer are organ failure(affecting the organ involved),hormonal abnormalities( as in cancers of thyroid,adrenal,pituitary,ovary,pancreas),metabolic abnormalities( as in lung cancer,bone cancer),recurrent/non-healing infections(due to ulceration and fungation),haematological disease like anaemia,cachexia9extreme wasting),reduced immunity leading to fatal infection as in blood cancers.The list goes on...