Question

Some biologists have criticized the traditional analogy of the immune system to an army, arguing that it is unnecessarily militaristic. They have proposed other analogies that compare immune functioning to gardening or housekeeping. Develop one of these or create your own analogy for immune function and describe the roles of helper T-lymphocytes, cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and B-lymphocytes using language that fits your metaphor. Preferably using the gardening or housekeeping analogy.

Answer 1

Helper T cells can be considered as technicians who commenced a job ( to carve an idol). They tend to assist cytotoxic T-cells along with interleukin-12.

Cytotoxic T-cells appear to be trainee and work on important project. (cutting and hammering infected cells).

B-cells are very important toolbox which comprise of numerous equipment for variety of purpose (hammer, wrench).

Helper T-cells sharpen the tools and increase their productivity (interleukins, nuclear factor).

An antibody is the Jack of the trade and works efficiently.