A Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte,having Been Activated Against a Particular Viral

question 5

Multiple Choice

A cytotoxic T lymphocyte,having been activated against a particular viral antigen,"sees" this same antigen on a host body cell.What will happen?

• A)The cytotoxic T cell will produce antibodies against the antigen.
• B)The antigen will move inside of the host body cell,thereby hiding from the cytotoxic T cell.
• C)The cytotoxic T cell will produce proteins that cause the host body cell to die.
• D)The cytotoxic body cell will activate B cells which then produce antibody against the antigen.

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Definitions:

Intervening Variables

Variables that act as a mediator between independent and dependent variables, explaining the relationship between them within a study.

Salivation

The production and release of saliva from glands in the mouth, often in response to the sight, smell, or taste of food.

Pavlov

Refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs that led to the discovery of the conditioned reflex.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.