To activate the cell-mediated immune response, which event must occur?
A) A naïve helper T cell must bind to an antigen-presenting dendritic cell.
B) A naïve B cell must be activated in order to activate the effector helper T cell.
C) A free bacterium must pass through a lymph node where it will directly activate the effector helper T cell.
D) A damaged or infected body cell must pass through a lymph node in order to activate T cells.
E) Antibodies must bind to naïve helper T cells.

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A naïve helper T cell must bind to an antigen-presenting dendritic cell to activate the cell-mediated immune response. Dendritic cells present antigens to T cells, initiating their activation and proliferation.

To Activate the Cell-Mediated Immune Response, Which Event Must Occur