Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 37, Problem 1MC
Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Adaptive immunity is also called the acquired immune system. It is a selective immunity in which B or T lymphocytes are involved. The two subdivisions of an adaptive immunity are cell-mediated immunity and humoral immunity.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
To become a fully activated, antibody-secreting cell, B cellsusually need:(a) To encounter an antigen or receive a signal delivered bya T helper cell(b) To ingest a foreign invader such as a microbe(c) Activation by a plasma cell(d) Contact with an antigen and T helper cell cytokines
Choose the most accurate characteristic of B cells.     A) They help establish and control the sensitivity of the immune response.     B) They stimulate the activities of T cells.     C) They attack foreign cells, normal cells infected with viruses, and cancer cells that appear in normal tissues.     D) They continually monitor peripheral tissues.     E) They differentiate into plasma cells that secrete antibodies.
Which of these cell types aids the activation of T lymphocytes by antigens? a. Macrophages b. Neutrophils c. Mast cells d. Natural killer cells

Chapter 37 Solutions

Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)

Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781305634350
Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Biology
ISBN:9781305967359
Author:STARR
Publisher:CENGAGE L
Text book image
Body Structures & Functions Updated
Biology
ISBN:9780357191606
Author:Scott
Publisher:Cengage
Immune System and Immune Response Animation; Author: Medical Sciences Animations;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDdbUBXPKc4;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY
Immune response: summary; Author: Dr Bhavsar Biology;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADANgHkX4OY;License: Standard Youtube License