A patient is demonstrating signs of a delayed immunological response to a virus. Which component of the immune system is responsible for beginning this response?

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Intact functioning T cells are responsible for initiating the delayed immunological response to a virus. T cells differentiate and increase in number during this response and target specific infected cells. Complement helps to initiate the immediate immune response to a virus, while functioning human leukocyte antigens and intact functioning B cells play roles in both immediate and delayed responses.

A Patient Is Demonstrating Signs of a Delayed Immunological Response