Antigen Presentation Is Essential for the Activation of Clonal Selection

question 27

True/False

Antigen presentation is essential for the activation of clonal selection of T cells.

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Definitions:

Axosomatic Synapses

Synaptic connections between the axon terminals of one neuron and the soma (cell body) of another, facilitating neuronal communication.

Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and most of the cytoplasm and organells.

Excitatory

Pertaining to or causing excitation, often describing neurotransmitters or synaptic inputs that enhance the activity of neurons.

Inhibitory

Characteristic of a substance or process that decreases the activity or efficiency of a neuron or an enzyme, typically reducing or stopping certain signals or reactions.