MCAT Question A Day - 8/23/14 - Answer!
Humoral immunity involves the action of:
A. cytotoxic T lymphocytes.
B. stomach acid.
C. pancreatic enzymes.
D. immunoglobulins.
D is correct. Immunoglobulins, or antibodies, are involved in the humoral immune system, or the B cell system. A is out because cytotoxic T cells work in cell mediated immunity. B is out because stomach acid plays a role in the nonspecific innate immunity; humoral immunity is specific and acquired. C is irrelevant.
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D is correct. Immunoglobulins, or antibodies, are involved in the humoral immune system, or the B cell system. A is out because cytotoxic T cells work in cell mediated immunity. B is out because stomach acid plays a role in the nonspecific innate immunity; humoral immunity is specific and acquired. C is irrelevant.
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