Immune tolerance of some self antigens need only be maintained in the T cell population because certain B cells can't become activated without the help of T cells.

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This statement is true. B cells require the help of T cells to become activated and produce antibodies, so if immune tolerance is maintained in the T cell population, it can also prevent activation of B cells specific to self antigens.

Immune Tolerance of Some Self Antigens Need Only Be Maintained