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MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Flashcards: 3b Lymphatic Immune Systems

Study 3b Lymphatic Immune Systems in MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the primary role of regulatory T cells (Treg) in immune function?

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ANSWER

Suppress immune responses and maintain self-tolerance. Produce inhibitory cytokines like IL-10 to prevent autoimmunity and excessive inflammation.

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A researcher injects an antigen into skin and observes that antigen-specific B cells proliferate mainly in follicles, while antigen-specific T cells proliferate mainly in the paracortex of the draining lymph node. Which cellular interaction best explains this compartmentalized response?
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