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What is the key functional distinction between naive B lymphocytes and effector B lymphocytes?
Naive lymphocytes are primarily receptors for antigens, while effector lymphocytes actively produce molecules such as antibodies.
What is the characteristic migration of activated lymphocytes?
Peripheral lymphoid inflamed tissues upon encountering antigens.
What is the membrane immunoglobulin (Ig) isotype characteristic of naive B lymphocytes?
IgM, IgD
What cells produce memory cells?
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Which cells are CD3+ and CD4+?
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Where do naive lymphocytes mature?
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What is the main function of peripheral (secondary) lymphoid organs?
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What is the difference between generative lymphoid organs and peripheral (secondary) lymphoid organs?
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What happens when naive lymphocytes recognize microbial antigens?
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Which cells are the differentiated progeny of naive cells?
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What is the key distinction between naive B lymphocytes and effector B lymphocytes?
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Where do effector B lymphocytes migrate to during an immune response?
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What is the membrane immunoglobulin (Ig) isotype characteristic of effector B lymphocytes?
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What cells are the differentiated progeny of antigen-stimulated B lymphocytes?
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Where do naive lymphocytes undergo proliferation and differentiation into effector cells and memory cells?
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What is the main function of generative lymphoid organs?
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What is the key functional distinction between naive and effector lymphocytes?
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Which cells are the differentiated progeny of naive B cells?
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What is the characteristic migration of activated lymphocytes?
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Which cells are CD3+ and CD4+?
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