Consider a Genetic Mutation Which Causes T Helper Cells to Be

question 41

Multiple Choice

Consider a genetic mutation which causes T helper cells to be unable to respond to stimulation by the cytokines which lead to TH₂ differentiation. This mutation would cause a patient to be deficient in which activity?

• A) production of memory cells
• B) action of cytotoxic T cells
• C) action of macrophage
• D) decrease of the immune response once the pathogen is eliminated
• E) production of antibodies

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