What is the major negative effect of cell-mediated immunity?
a. Depression of bone marrow
b. Rejection of transplanted tissue
c. Activation of the T cells
d. Stimulation of the B cells
ANS: B
Cell-mediated immunity has the negative effect of rejection of transplanted tissue. Activation of T cells and stimulation of B cells are the positive basis of the cell-mediated immunity.
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