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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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What is the site where T cells gain immunocompetence?
T cells gain immunocompetence in the thymus, a specialized organ located in the chest. During their development in the thymus, T cells undergo processes such as positive and negative selection to ensure they can effectively recognize foreign antigens while remaining tolerant to self-antigens. This maturation process is crucial for the formation of a functional adaptive immune response. Once fully matured, T cells migrate to peripheral tissues to carry out their immune functions.
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
