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T cells are programmed for immunocompetence primarily in the thymus, where they undergo maturation and selection processes. During positive selection, T cells that can recognize self-MHC molecules with moderate affinity survive, while those that cannot are eliminated. Negative selection then removes T cells that bind too strongly to self-antigens, ensuring self-tolerance. This dual selection process is crucial for producing a functional T cell repertoire capable of responding effectively to pathogens while minimizing autoimmune responses.
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The lymph organ that programs T cells and functions at peak levels only during youth is the?
The Thymus gland
B lymphocytes develop immunocompetence in the?
Directly from my anatomy and physiology book - Marieb & Hoehn Eighth Edition: "Lymphocytes originate in red bone marrow from hematopoietic stem cells." " B cells become immunocompetent and self-tolerant in the bone marrow."
During what period of life does the development of immunocompetence occur?
When the baby is born
How do T-Cells fight infection?
Helper T cells activate killer T cells.
What do T cells do What do b cells do?
t cells are killer cells b cells are antibodies
What are the 3types of t cells?
The three main types of T cells are: helper T cells, cytotoxic T cells, and regulatory T cells. Helper T cells assist in activating other immune cells, cytotoxic T cells directly kill infected or abnormal cells, and regulatory T cells help control the immune response to prevent excessive reactions.
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).
Which is only active during a specific immune responsible?
T cells apex or B cells
Are cytotoxic T cells a type of T cell clone?
Yes, cytotoxic T-cells are a subset of T-cells that in contrast to helpter T-cells express CD8.
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.
When the immune system reacts appropriately to an antigen and homeostasis is maintained it is termed what?
Immunocompetence
What are the 3 types of cells that helper t cells produce upon being alarmed of an antigen?
Helper T cells can produce three types of cells when alerted to an antigen: effector T cells, memory T cells, and regulatory T cells. Effector T cells help eliminate the antigen, memory T cells remember the antigen for future responses, and regulatory T cells help regulate the immune response to prevent excessive inflammation.
