A 45-year-old female presents with anorexia and some abdominal pain. Fecal smears reveal the presence of Taenia eggs, products of a parasitic tapeworm infection. Which one of the following cells would be most effective in defense against this parasite?

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A 45-year-old female presents with anorexia and some abdominal pain. Fecal smears reveal the presence of Taenia eggs, products of a parasitic tapeworm infection. Which one of the following cells would be most effective in defense against this parasite?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Eosinophils are key in combating parasitic infections like tapeworms via granule release.

Question 2 of 5

A T cell located at the epithelial barrier of the gut is a

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Gamma-delta T cells are enriched at epithelial barriers like the gut, functioning in innate-like immunity.

Question 3 of 5

A person develops a viral infection and both T and B cells become activated to fight the infection. In which way is antigen recognition by B cells different from antigen recognition by T cells?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: B cells recognize native antigens via surface Ig, while T cells require processed antigens on MHC.

Question 4 of 5

Antibodies in our body are produced by:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: B lymphocytes differentiate into plasma cells that produce antibodies.

Question 5 of 5

which of the following is needed to ensure a healthy T cell army that doesn't attack our own cells?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Thymic medullary epithelial cells (TMECs) educate T cells for self-tolerance.

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