The basis for the control which MHC molecules have over the immune response is best explained by the:
A. ability of MHC-antigen complexes to be released from antigen presenting cells and stimulate the activation of lymphocytes.
B. expression of MHC gene products on effector T and B lymphocytes
C. existence of genes controlling the immune response in linkage disequilibrium with MHC genes.
D. need for antigen-derived peptides to bind an MHC class I or class II molecule for proper presentation to the receptor of a T lymphocyte.
E. special affinity of unprocessed antigens for MHC molecules.
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A tapeworm lives in the intestines of its host. Which example best describes the relationship between the tapeworm and its host?
A. The tapeworm benefits from its host; however, the host is not affected.
B. The tapeworm does not benefit from its host, but the host does benefit.
C. The tapeworm benefits from its host, and the host is negatively affected.