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NEET 2003
Exam
NEET
Year
2003
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Human Health and Diseases

NEET 2003 · Zoology · Human Health and Diseases

What is true about T-lymphocytes in mammals?

What is true about T-lymphocytes in mammals?

Options

  1. Athere are three main typescytotoxic T-cells, helper T-cells and suppressor T-cells
  2. Bthese originate in lymphoid tissues
  3. Cthey scavenge damaged cells and cellular debris
  4. Dthese are produced in thyroid

Correct answer

A. there are three main typescytotoxic T-cells, helper T-cells and suppressor T-cells

Step-by-step solution

T cells account for about (80 \%) of all lymphocytes. They are named T cells because they mature in the thymus, a gland found in the chest. There are three types of T cell lymphocytes: - Cytotoxic T cell - Suppressor T cell - Helper T cell Helper T cells are arguably the most important cells in adaptive immunity, as they are required for almost all adaptive immune responses. They not only help activate BB cells to secrete antibodies and macrophages to destroy ingested microbes, but they also help activate cytotoxic TT cells to kill infected target cells. A cytotoxic T cell is a Tlymphocyte (a type of white blood cell) that kills cancer cells, cells that are infected (particularly with viruses), or cells that are damaged in other ways. The regulatory T cells formerly known as suppressor T cells are a subpopulation of T cells that modulate the immune system, maintain tolerance to self-antigens, and prevent autoimmune disease. So, the correct answer is 'There are three main types-cytotoxic T-cells, helper T-cells, and suppressor T-cells'.
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