Multiple choice

Fibroblastsare the principal active cells of connective tissue. Which among the following occurs when a resting native T-cell activates its specific MHC/peptide complex on the edge of a fibroblast?

  1. It undergoes blast cell formation.

  2. It produces IL-2.

  3. It becomes anergic.

  4. It moves from Go to G1 of the cell cycle.

  5. It secretes IL-1.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the absence of costimulator, a cell becomes anergic and incapable of subsequent response to the specific antigen.