The immune system is activated and either a cellular or a humeral response occurs. What triggers a cellular response?
A) Herpes simplex
B) Staphylococcus aureus
C) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D) Beta hemolytic strep
Ans: A
Feedback: Viral rather than bacterial antigens induce a cellular response. Options B, C, and D are all bacterial, so they are incorrect.
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