Killer T Cells
It depends what sort of pathogen it is and what cells are infected but in general the infected cell is destroyed by lymphocytes and then engulfed by a phagocyte to get rid of what is left.
When you are infected with a pathogen for the first time, your immune system has not been previously exposed to it and needs time to recognize and develop a specific response to fight off the invader. This initial lag in immune response allows the pathogen to replicate and cause symptoms of illness before the immune system can mount an effective defense.
Cytotoxic T cells (CD8+ T cells) are responsible for directly killing virus-infected body cells and some tumor cells by releasing cytotoxic molecules like perforin and granzymes. They recognize infected or abnormal cells by recognizing antigens presented on the cell surface.
Natural killer (NK) cells are nonspecific lymphocytes that play a crucial role in killing tumor cells and virus-infected cells. They are part of the innate immune system and can quickly identify and destroy abnormal cells without the need for prior exposure.
The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules are marker molecules on cells that the immune system uses to recognize pathogens. MHC molecules present fragments of pathogens on the cell surface to alert immune cells to the presence of the pathogen. This helps the immune system to target and eliminate infected cells.
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Memory cells
When a lymphocyte recognizes a pathogen, it first binds to specific antigens on the pathogen's surface through its unique receptors. This recognition activates the lymphocyte, leading to its proliferation and differentiation into effector cells, such as cytotoxic T cells or antibody-secreting B cells. These effector cells work to eliminate the pathogen, either by directly killing infected cells or by producing antibodies that neutralize the pathogen. Additionally, memory cells are formed to provide long-term immunity against future infections by the same pathogen.
Helper T cells help to activate T-cytotoxic cells and B-cells. For instance, if you become infected with a pathogen, a macrophage can consume that pathogen and then present parts of it on its own MHC (Major Histocompatability Complex) receptors. T helper cells then detect this and if this is a pathogen previously encountered, it can stimulate T-cytotoxic cells to begin attacking infected cells, and stimulate B-memory cells to begin rapidly dividing into B-plasma cells to produce anitbodies.
A cytotoxic T cell kills cells that have been infected by a virus or bacterium. It does this by puncturing the cell's membrane and by emitting a toxin that kills cells.
Helper T cells help to activate T-cytotoxic cells and B-cells. For instance, if you become infected with a pathogen, a macrophage can consume that pathogen and then present parts of it on its own MHC (Major Histocompatability Complex) receptors. T helper cells then detect this and if this is a pathogen previously encountered, it can stimulate T-cytotoxic cells to begin attacking infected cells, and stimulate B-memory cells to begin rapidly dividing into B-plasma cells to produce anitbodies.
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Cytotoxic T cells have the ability to recognize and target infected or abnormal cells in the body by releasing toxic chemicals that induce cell death. This process helps to eliminate pathogens or cancerous cells, playing a crucial role in the immune response against infections and tumors.
Firstly if your body gets infected with an unknown pathogen then it will build a memory so next the pathogen that infect the body will automatically eliminated and second how the body gets rid of the pathogen is by sending antibodies or whiteblood cells to kill the invaders
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The part of the immune response that is specific to a particular pathogen is the adaptive immune response. This response involves the activation of lymphocytes, particularly T cells and B cells, which recognize specific antigens presented by the pathogen. B cells produce antibodies that target these antigens, while T cells can directly kill infected cells or help orchestrate the immune response. This specificity allows for a tailored and effective defense against distinct pathogens.
It depends what sort of pathogen it is and what cells are infected but in general the infected cell is destroyed by lymphocytes and then engulfed by a phagocyte to get rid of what is left.