Which of the Following Is Crucial to Activation of the Adaptive

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is crucial to activation of the adaptive immune response?

• A)memory cells
• B)presentation of MHC (major histocompatibility complex)-antigen complex on a cell surface
• C)somatic hypermutation
• D)phagocytosis of antibody-antigen complex by macrophages in the blood (the humoral response)
• E)histamine release by mast cells

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Structures in the inner ear involved in maintaining balance by sensing movements and changes in the head's position.

Cerebellum

A portion of the brain located at the back of the skull, primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance and posture.

Synesthesia

A condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway.

Taste Sensations

The experience of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance, categorized into five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.