Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 41 - Immunology: Animal defense Systems - 41.3 Adaptive Defenses Are Specific - 41.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 877: 1

Answer

When an antigen is recognized by T cells in the lymph nodes and bloodstream, the T cells' receptors bind to the antigens to induce the cellular immune response. This immune response detects and destroys virus-infected or mutated cells.

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When an antigen is recognized by T cells in the lymph nodes and bloodstream, the T cells' receptors bind to the antigens to induce the cellular immune response. This immune response detects and destroys virus-infected or mutated cells.
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