Figure 42.11 Which of the following statements about T cells is false? a. Helper T cells release cytokines while cytotoxic T cells kill the infected cell. b. Helper T cells are \(\mathrm{CD}_{4}+\), while cytotoxic T cells are \(\mathrm{CD8}^{+}\). c. MHC II is a receptor found on most body cells, while MHC I is a receptor found on immune cells only. d. The T cell receptor is found on both \(\mathrm{CD}_{4}^{+}\) and \(\mathrm{CD8}^{+}\) T cells.
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The Study of Life
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The Chemical Foundation of Life
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Biological Macromolecules
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Cell Structure
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Metabolism
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Cell Reproduction
13
Modern Understandings of Inheritance
14
DNA Structure and Function
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DNA Structure and Function
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Viruses
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Seedless Plants
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Seed Plants
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Plant Reproduction
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Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System
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The Musculoskeletal System
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The Immune System
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Animal Reproduction and Development
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Ecology and the Biosphere
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Ecosystems
Textbook Solutions for Biology 2e by Openstax
Chapter 42 Problem 1
Question
Figure 42.11 Which of the following statements about T cells is false?
a. Helper T cells release cytokines while cytotoxic T cells kill the infected cell.
b. Helper T cells are \(\mathrm{CD}_{4}+\), while cytotoxic T cells are \(\mathrm{CD8}^{+}\).
c. MHC II is a receptor found on most body cells, while MHC I is a receptor found on immune cells only.
d. The T cell receptor is found on both \(\mathrm{CD}_{4}^{+}\) and \(\mathrm{CD8}^{+}\) T cells.
Solution
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Given data:
The statements about T cells are given as,
a. Helper T cells release cytokines while cytotoxic T cells kill the infected cell.
b. Helper T cells are \(\mathrm{CD}_{4}+\), while cytotoxic T cells are \(\mathrm{CD8}^{+}\).
c. MHC II is a receptor found on most body cells, while MHC I is a receptor found on immune cells only.
d. The T cell receptor is found on both \(\mathrm{CD}_{4}^{+}\) and \(\mathrm{CD8}^{+}\) T cells.
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Biology 2e by Openstax
Author
Mary Ann Clark Texas Wesleyan University , Jung Choi Georgia Polytechnic University , Matthew Douglas Grand Rapids Community College
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9781947172517
Figure 42.11 Which of the following statements about T cells is false? a. Helper T cells release cytokines while cytotoxic T cells kill the infected cell. b. Helper T cells are \(\mathrm{CD}_{4}+\), while cytotoxic T cells are \(\mathrm{CD8}^{+}\). c. MHC II is a receptor found on most body cells, while MHC I is a receptor found on immune cells only. d. The T cell receptor is found on both \(\mathrm{CD}_{4}^{+}\) and \(\mathrm{CD8}^{+}\) T cells.
Chapter 42 textbook questions
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Chapter 42: Problem 1 Biology 2e by Openstax