T Helper Cells and Their Subtypes
T Helper Cells and Their Subtypes Quiz
Questions
What is the primary function of T helper cells?
- To directly kill infected cells
- To activate B cells for antibody production
- To secrete cytokines that regulate immune responses
- To phagocytose foreign particles
Which cytokine is primarily produced by Th1 cells?
- Interleukin-4 (IL-4)
- Interleukin-10 (IL-10)
- Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)
- Interleukin-17 (IL-17)
What is the main function of Th2 cells?
- To activate cytotoxic T cells
- To promote antibody production by B cells
- To regulate inflammatory responses
- To directly kill infected cells
Which cytokine is primarily produced by Th17 cells?
- Interleukin-4 (IL-4)
- Interleukin-10 (IL-10)
- Interleukin-17 (IL-17)
- Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)
What is the role of T regulatory cells (Tregs) in the immune system?
- To activate B cells for antibody production
- To directly kill infected cells
- To suppress immune responses and maintain immune tolerance
- To secrete cytokines that promote inflammation
Which cytokine is primarily produced by Tregs?
- Interleukin-4 (IL-4)
- Interleukin-10 (IL-10)
- Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)
- Interleukin-17 (IL-17)
What is the main function of Th9 cells?
- To promote antibody production by B cells
- To activate cytotoxic T cells
- To regulate inflammatory responses
- To induce the differentiation of Th17 cells
Which cytokine is primarily produced by Th22 cells?
- Interleukin-4 (IL-4)
- Interleukin-10 (IL-10)
- Interleukin-22 (IL-22)
- Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)
What is the role of follicular helper T cells (Tfh) in the immune system?
- To activate cytotoxic T cells
- To promote antibody production by B cells in germinal centers
- To regulate inflammatory responses
- To directly kill infected cells
Which cytokine is primarily produced by Tfh cells?
- Interleukin-4 (IL-4)
- Interleukin-10 (IL-10)
- Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)
- Interleukin-21 (IL-21)
What is the function of type 1 regulatory T cells (Tr1 cells)?
- To promote antibody production by B cells
- To activate cytotoxic T cells
- To suppress immune responses and promote immune tolerance
- To directly kill infected cells
Which cytokine is primarily produced by Tr1 cells?
- Interleukin-4 (IL-4)
- Interleukin-10 (IL-10)
- Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)
- Interleukin-17 (IL-17)
What is the role of interleukin-2 (IL-2) in T helper cell differentiation?
- It promotes the differentiation of Th1 cells
- It promotes the differentiation of Th2 cells
- It promotes the differentiation of Th17 cells
- It promotes the differentiation of Tregs
Which transcription factor is essential for the development of Th2 cells?
- T-bet
- GATA-3
- RORγt
- Foxp3
What is the role of retinoic acid (RA) in the differentiation of T helper cells?
- It promotes the differentiation of Th1 cells
- It promotes the differentiation of Th2 cells
- It promotes the differentiation of Th17 cells
- It promotes the differentiation of Tregs