The delayed major process that leads to organ transplant rejection is
a. hypersensitivity.
b. cellular immunity.
c. autoimmune factors.
d. immunodeficiency.
A
Delayed hypersensitivity reactions occurring 24 to 72 hours after exposure are mediated by T cells accompanied by release of lymphokines. Tissue transplant rejection is another example.
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