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Helper T-cells are white blood cells. Most white blood cells kill or "hijack" infected host cells as they fight disease and infection. Unlike other white blood cells Helper T-cells do not have a capability to kill or take over the infected host cells, so their contribution in fighting disease and infection is by activating and directing the proper white blood cells to the infected host cell which needs killing or "hijacking".

I think comparing it to a GPS system in your automobile would make it simpler. While you may know WHERE you are supposed to go, the GPS shows activates and gives you directions. most any of the GPS's will "Activate" or "alert" you by speaking aloud and then giving directions "Turn Right ahead" or "Proceed ahead for 1 mile and turn left onto..." thus activating you how and where to drive the car to get to the proper destination.

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What do t cells do?

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The process by which T cells destroy antigens is known as cellular immunity or T cell-mediated immunity. When T cells recognize an antigen presented by infected or abnormal cells, they become activated and can directly kill these cells through the release of cytotoxic molecules. Additionally, helper T cells can enhance the immune response by activating other immune cells. This targeted response is crucial for eliminating pathogens and cancer cells.


What cell is the most critical cell in immunity?

T cells are considered the most critical cells in immunity, playing a central role in orchestrating the immune response by recognizing infected cells and coordinating the overall immune reaction to pathogens.


What is another word for assist?

Helped, aided, backed, supported.


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.


How do you use the word helper in a sentence?

I hired a mother's helper to assist me with my twin boys. Julie often volunteered as a helper for her teacher.


What is responsible for cell-mediated immunity?

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What is a synonym for aide?

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What are the differences between humoral immunity and cellular immunity?

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What does humoral immunity involves?

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Hiv attacks the body's immune system by destroying what kind of cells?

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What is known as the immunity provided by the T-lymphocytes effective against fungi parasites interacellular viral infectons cancer cells and foreign tissure implants?

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