The Fight Against Repeat Pathogen Invasions Is More Efficient with Every

question 28

Multiple Choice

The fight against repeat pathogen invasions is more efficient with every encounter because _________. (Select all that apply)

• A) the specific memory cells undergo another clonal expansion upon pathogen activation making an even larger army
• B) the stem cell-like nature of memory cells performs self-renewal, gradually enlarging the army size between attacks
• C) genomic repositioning within memory cells enhances their ability rapidly produce effector T cells
• D) memory T cells convert to plasma cells

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

An area of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and is also associated with the encoding of memory and the processing of emotions and language.

Hearing

The sensory process of receiving and perceiving sounds.

Words

Basic units of language or speech that convey meaning and are used to express thoughts or communicate.

Parasympathetic

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxation and conservation of energy.