The MHC is Important in a T Cell's Ability To

Question

The MHC is important in a T cell's ability to
A) distinguish self from nonself.
B) recognize specific parasitic pathogens.
C) identify specific bacterial pathogens.
D) identify specific viruses.
E) recognize differences among types of cancer.

Accepted Answer

The MHC, or major histocompatibility complex, plays a crucial role in the immune system's ability to distinguish self from nonself. T cells recognize antigen-presenting cells displaying antigens bound to MHC molecules and can identify foreign or abnormal cells.