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What does T in T cells stand for?

The T in T-cells stands for the thymus gland. Lymphocytes produced in the bone marrow are either become B-cells or they are matured in the thymus gland and are "trained" to be either Natural Killer T-cells, CD4 (Helper T-cells), CD8 (Suppressor T-cells).


The cells that perform immunological surveillance are the?

cells include natural killer (NK) cells and certain types of T lymphocytes, such as cytotoxic T cells. These cells are part of the innate and adaptive immune systems and help to identify and eliminate infected or abnormal cells in the body.


Immunity uses helper cells and killer cells to identify and destroy abnormal cells?

Helper cells (e.g. T helper cells) play a role in activating the immune response by coordinating and stimulating other immune cells like killer cells (e.g. cytotoxic T cells) to target and destroy abnormal cells. Killer cells directly eliminate infected or abnormal cells by inducing programmed cell death. This coordinated effort helps the immune system effectively rid the body of threats.


What does the t cells and b cells do?

T cells are part of the immune system and help identify and destroy infected or abnormal cells in the body. B cells produce antibodies that help to neutralize pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, that have entered the body. Both T cells and B cells play crucial roles in the body's immune response.


What are the cells called that police the body in blood and lymph to kill cancer cells and virus infected body cells?

The cells you are referring to are called natural killer (NK) cells. NK cells are a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune system by identifying and eliminating cancerous cells and virus-infected cells in the body. They are part of the body's innate immune response.

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How do killer cells work?

Killer t cells are activated by helper t cells. The Helper t cells are alerted by the macrophage that has engulfed the virus. It grows antigens to alert the helper t cells. The killer t cells are like white blood cells, there purpose is to fight pathogens.


What is the function of the Killer cells?

The thymus produces both helper t and killer t cells in the fight against infection. The killer t cells eliminate harmful cells and organic materials from the bloodstream


What do T cells do What do b cells do?

t cells are killer cells b cells are antibodies


What are the three types of lymphocytes?

T-cells B-cells NK cells (natural killer)


How do T-Cells fight infection?

Helper T cells activate killer T cells.


What sends word to killer T cells and actavaite B cells?

Helper T cells, also known as CD4+ T cells, play a crucial role in activating killer T cells and B cells. Helper T cells recognize antigens presented by antigen-presenting cells, which triggers them to release signals that stimulate the activation and proliferation of killer T cells and B cells to mount an immune response against the specific pathogen.


Why would you want killer t cells to be present if you have a cold?

you would want killer t cells to be present because, they kill cells that are infected by viruses, and bacterium.


What cells in the thymus gland and destroy invading cells?

killer t cells


What is the role of killer t cells?

Killer T cells play a crucial role in the immune system by identifying and destroying virus-infected cells, cancer cells, and other abnormal cells in the body. They do this by releasing toxic substances that induce cell death in the target cells.


The four main types of immune system cells are?

macrophages, killer T cells, helper T cells, and B cells


Do t cells or b cells release lymphotoxin?

Killer T cells (CTLs) use lymphotoxin to destroy antigens.


Are killer T cells stored in the spleen?

yes