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What is one of the key differences between B and T lymphocytes in terms of their maturation process?
What is one of the key differences between B and T lymphocytes in terms of their maturation process?
- B lymphocytes undergo selection and elimination of cells that strongly recognize self antigens.
- B lymphocytes undergo recombination of antigen receptor chains.
- T lymphocytes differentiate into distinct subpopulations. (correct)
- T lymphocytes go through a proliferation phase once committed to the lineage.
Which process occurs in both B and T lymphocyte maturation?
Which process occurs in both B and T lymphocyte maturation?
- Sequential rearrangement (recombination) of antigen receptor chains.
- Selection of cells expressing functional antigen receptors.
- Proliferation of progenitor cells and immature committed cells. (correct)
- Differentiation of B and T cells into distinct subpopulations.
What is the main purpose of lymphocyte maturation?
What is the main purpose of lymphocyte maturation?
- To develop autoimmune responses
- To ensure the generation of diverse, functional lymphocytes capable of recognizing pathogens (correct)
- To prevent the generation of functional lymphocytes
- To promote the differentiation of B and T cells into identical subpopulations
During lymphocyte maturation, what is the purpose of the selection process involving functional antigen receptors?
During lymphocyte maturation, what is the purpose of the selection process involving functional antigen receptors?
Which event is a crucial checkpoint in B cell maturation?
Which event is a crucial checkpoint in B cell maturation?
What happens to cells that fail to meet requirements at the checkpoints during maturation?
What happens to cells that fail to meet requirements at the checkpoints during maturation?
What is the purpose of the first checkpoint in cell maturation?
What is the purpose of the first checkpoint in cell maturation?
What drives the commitment of progenitor cells to either the B or T cell lineage during lymphocyte maturation?
What drives the commitment of progenitor cells to either the B or T cell lineage during lymphocyte maturation?
What happens if a cell only makes one polypeptide chain during receptor assembly?
What happens if a cell only makes one polypeptide chain during receptor assembly?
What are the specific functions of differentiated B cells?
What are the specific functions of differentiated B cells?
What is the role of receptor editing in B cells?
What is the role of receptor editing in B cells?
How does positive selection impact lymphocyte survival?
How does positive selection impact lymphocyte survival?
What do the two rounds of sequential rearrangement in B cell maturation involve?
What do the two rounds of sequential rearrangement in B cell maturation involve?
What contributes to the establishment of a functional and self-tolerant immune system?
What contributes to the establishment of a functional and self-tolerant immune system?
What is the function of pre-B cell receptor in B cell development?
What is the function of pre-B cell receptor in B cell development?
What is the purpose of positive selection in the context of lymphocyte maturation?
What is the purpose of positive selection in the context of lymphocyte maturation?
Which process occurs during negative selection in lymphocyte maturation?
Which process occurs during negative selection in lymphocyte maturation?
What is the purpose of allelic exclusion in B cell maturation?
What is the purpose of allelic exclusion in B cell maturation?
What is the main outcome of clonal deletion in the immune system?
What is the main outcome of clonal deletion in the immune system?
What is a key role of the pre-BCR in B cell maturation?
What is a key role of the pre-BCR in B cell maturation?
Why is positive selection important in maintaining the integrity of the immune system?
Why is positive selection important in maintaining the integrity of the immune system?
In T cell maturation, what occurs during sequential rearrangement?
In T cell maturation, what occurs during sequential rearrangement?
Which statement best describes the role of receptor editing in B cell maturation?
Which statement best describes the role of receptor editing in B cell maturation?
Why do immature B cells initially express two versions of the antigen receptor?
Why do immature B cells initially express two versions of the antigen receptor?
What is a distinct difference between B cell and T cell maturation processes?
What is a distinct difference between B cell and T cell maturation processes?
What role does the pre-TCR play in T cell development?
What role does the pre-TCR play in T cell development?
Which event marks the completion of the beta-selection checkpoint in T cell development?
Which event marks the completion of the beta-selection checkpoint in T cell development?
What is the main function of positive selection during T cell development?
What is the main function of positive selection during T cell development?
During T cell development, what happens as a result of the pre-TCR promoting proliferation?
During T cell development, what happens as a result of the pre-TCR promoting proliferation?
What is the key transition that occurs after pro-T cells enter the thymus?
What is the key transition that occurs after pro-T cells enter the thymus?
What is the role of positive selection during T cell maturation in the thymus?
What is the role of positive selection during T cell maturation in the thymus?
What happens to double-positive (CD4+CD8+) thymocytes that fail to pass the selection process in the thymic cortex?
What happens to double-positive (CD4+CD8+) thymocytes that fail to pass the selection process in the thymic cortex?
Which surface markers are characteristic of double-negative (CD4-CD8-) thymocytes as they progress through maturation stages?
Which surface markers are characteristic of double-negative (CD4-CD8-) thymocytes as they progress through maturation stages?
What is the main function of double-positive (CD4+CD8+) thymocytes?
What is the main function of double-positive (CD4+CD8+) thymocytes?
Which event characterizes the transition from double-negative to double-positive thymocytes?
Which event characterizes the transition from double-negative to double-positive thymocytes?
What happens to T cells with TCRs capable of strongly interacting with self-peptide-MHC complexes during positive selection?
What happens to T cells with TCRs capable of strongly interacting with self-peptide-MHC complexes during positive selection?
What is a consequence of pre-T cell receptors failing to interact with self-peptide-MHC complexes during maturation?
What is a consequence of pre-T cell receptors failing to interact with self-peptide-MHC complexes during maturation?
Why is positive selection considered a crucial process during T cell maturation?
Why is positive selection considered a crucial process during T cell maturation?
What is one of the key functions of double-positive (CD4+CD8+) thymocytes during maturation?
What is one of the key functions of double-positive (CD4+CD8+) thymocytes during maturation?
Why do thymocytes progress through stages characterized by changes in surface marker expression during development?
Why do thymocytes progress through stages characterized by changes in surface marker expression during development?
