Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 5R
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Cytokine and the functions of CTL, TH1 and Treg.

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The main function of immune system is to protect against the invasion of foreign substance or infectious materials. The immune system responds in two ways, one is nonspecific or innate and another one is specific or adaptive. Antibodies and lymphocytes are the major elements in the adaptive immune system. The lymphocytes consist of B cells, cytotoxic T cells and Helper T cells which involved in the adaptive immune response against the infectious pathogens.

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