A Lymphocyte Is Activated When One of Its Surface Receptors

question 74

Short Answer

A lymphocyte is activated when one of its surface receptors binds to a protein found on the surface of a pathogen.These proteins perform essential tasks for the pathogen,but because they can also evoke an immune response they are termed ________.

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

A nerve in the brain responsible for sending sight information from the retina to the brain.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station for information between the spinal cord and the cerebral cortex.

Human Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.

Blind Spot

An area in the visual field that lacks detection due to the absence of receptor cells on the spot where the optic nerve enters the retina.