Outline the Three Classification Systems for Receptors

question 74

Essay

Outline the three classification systems for receptors. List the types of receptors according to each classification and give examples.

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Definitions:

Cell-mediated Immunity

A form of immunity that involves the activation of T-cells and other immune cells to defend against pathogens, independent of antibody production.

Antibody-mediated Immunity

A part of the immune response in which B cells produce antibodies after recognizing antigens, leading to the neutralization or destruction of the foreign particles.

T Cells

A type of lymphocyte that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity, differentiating in the thymus.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell involved in the immune response by producing antibodies to neutralize pathogens.