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What is the primary site where T-cells become immunologically competent?
What is the primary site where T-cells become immunologically competent?
- Bone Marrow
- Thymus (correct)
- Spleen
- Lymphatic organs
Which of the following is not a function of T-cells?
Which of the following is not a function of T-cells?
- Promotion of antibody production (correct)
- Production of lymphokines
- Inhibition of macrophage migration
- Contribution to cell-mediated immunity
Which of the following is NOT a type of lymphokine produced by T-cells?
Which of the following is NOT a type of lymphokine produced by T-cells?
- Lymphotoxin
- Erythropoietin (correct)
- Tumor Necrosis Factor
- Interleukin
Which organ plays a primary role in the growth and differentiation of lymphocytes?
Which organ plays a primary role in the growth and differentiation of lymphocytes?
What is the primary function of heparin and histamine in the immediate hypersensitivity reaction?
What is the primary function of heparin and histamine in the immediate hypersensitivity reaction?
What is the main role of antibodies produced by plasma cells in the immune response?
What is the main role of antibodies produced by plasma cells in the immune response?
Why do platelets appear somewhat smaller in the microscope?
Why do platelets appear somewhat smaller in the microscope?
What is the primary function of the cytoskeletal fibers in platelets?
What is the primary function of the cytoskeletal fibers in platelets?
What is the role of plasma-borne substances like antibodies at a site of infection?
What is the role of plasma-borne substances like antibodies at a site of infection?
How do antibodies induce the release of basophil granule contents?
How do antibodies induce the release of basophil granule contents?
What is the primary function of histamine in the immediate hypersensitivity reaction?
What is the primary function of histamine in the immediate hypersensitivity reaction?
What is the primary function of heparin in the immediate hypersensitivity reaction?
What is the primary function of heparin in the immediate hypersensitivity reaction?
What is the role of antibodies produced by plasma cells in the immune response?
What is the role of antibodies produced by plasma cells in the immune response?
What is the primary function of the cytoskeletal fibers in platelets?
What is the primary function of the cytoskeletal fibers in platelets?
Why do platelets appear somewhat smaller in the microscope?
Why do platelets appear somewhat smaller in the microscope?
What is the primary site where T-cells become immunologically competent?
What is the primary site where T-cells become immunologically competent?
