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Where do B cells encounter antigens on subcapsular sinus macrophages?
Where do B cells encounter antigens on subcapsular sinus macrophages?
Which region of the lymph node is associated with the Signal 2 that B cells receive
Which region of the lymph node is associated with the Signal 2 that B cells receive
In which part of the lymph node do T cells get activated by interacting with DCs?
In which part of the lymph node do T cells get activated by interacting with DCs?
Where do B cells undergo the later stages of proliferation and differentiation in the lymph node?
Where do B cells undergo the later stages of proliferation and differentiation in the lymph node?
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Which part of the lymph node is associated with the development of B cells?
Which part of the lymph node is associated with the development of B cells?
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Where do germinal center reactions take place in the lymph node?
Where do germinal center reactions take place in the lymph node?
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Which part of a lymph node do free-floating antigens interact with B cells?
Which part of a lymph node do free-floating antigens interact with B cells?
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Where are signals that direct B cells to appropriate locations during different stages in a lymph node?
Where are signals that direct B cells to appropriate locations during different stages in a lymph node?
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During B cell activation, which region of the lymph node is described as having a lot of fluid where many antigens are processed?
During B cell activation, which region of the lymph node is described as having a lot of fluid where many antigens are processed?
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Which area of a lymph node is responsible for where antigens and immune cells can enter and exit?
Which area of a lymph node is responsible for where antigens and immune cells can enter and exit?
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What is the main outcome of an activated B cell migrating to form a primary focus in the subcapsular region?
What is the main outcome of an activated B cell migrating to form a primary focus in the subcapsular region?
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What is the primary function of germinal centers in secondary lymphoid follicles?
What is the primary function of germinal centers in secondary lymphoid follicles?
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Which cells secrete antibodies mainly with low affinity, such as IgM, during early antibody production?
Which cells secrete antibodies mainly with low affinity, such as IgM, during early antibody production?
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What is the significance of CD40/CD40L interaction at the T/B cell border?
What is the significance of CD40/CD40L interaction at the T/B cell border?
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What determines whether a plasmablast will migrate to the bone marrow and become a plasma cell?
What determines whether a plasmablast will migrate to the bone marrow and become a plasma cell?
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What is the main role of follicular DCs in the activation of B cells?
What is the main role of follicular DCs in the activation of B cells?
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What occurs at the T-B border that leads to B cell activation?
What occurs at the T-B border that leads to B cell activation?
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What is the main function of memory B cells in the immune response?
What is the main function of memory B cells in the immune response?
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Which process allows for B cell receptors to rearrange genetically for higher affinity to antigens?
Which process allows for B cell receptors to rearrange genetically for higher affinity to antigens?
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In the absence of CD40 molecule expression, what outcome is expected on stimulation with a T-dependent antigen?
In the absence of CD40 molecule expression, what outcome is expected on stimulation with a T-dependent antigen?
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