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Where do immature lymphocytes differentiate into T lymphocytes?
Where do immature lymphocytes differentiate into T lymphocytes?
- Thymus gland (correct)
- Spleen
- Bone marrow
- Lymph nodes
Which organ collects antigens from the bloodstream?
Which organ collects antigens from the bloodstream?
- Thymus gland
- Spleen (correct)
- Lymph nodes
- MALT
Where do mature T lymphocytes primarily locate in the spleen?
Where do mature T lymphocytes primarily locate in the spleen?
- Medulla
- Cortex
- Red pulp
- White pulp (correct)
During which developmental stage does the thymus gland increase in size?
During which developmental stage does the thymus gland increase in size?
What is the primary function of the medulla in the thymus gland?
What is the primary function of the medulla in the thymus gland?
Where do mature B cells primarily locate in the spleen?
Where do mature B cells primarily locate in the spleen?
Which cells express MHC molecules on their surface?
Which cells express MHC molecules on their surface?
What is the role of MHC molecules in the activation of T cells?
What is the role of MHC molecules in the activation of T cells?
Why do mature red blood cells not express MHC molecules on their surface?
Why do mature red blood cells not express MHC molecules on their surface?
What is the function of the deep groove in the outer region of MHC molecules?
What is the function of the deep groove in the outer region of MHC molecules?
Why do key amino acid sequences in MHC proteins vary widely from person to person?
Why do key amino acid sequences in MHC proteins vary widely from person to person?
Which diseases are mentioned as potentially involving overabundance of cytokines causing tissue damage?
Which diseases are mentioned as potentially involving overabundance of cytokines causing tissue damage?
What is the main immunological function of the spleen?
What is the main immunological function of the spleen?
Where are lymph nodes located in the body?
Where are lymph nodes located in the body?
Which layer of a lymph node contains mainly B cells?
Which layer of a lymph node contains mainly B cells?
What type of tissues contain non-encapsulated small aggregations of lymphocytes?
What type of tissues contain non-encapsulated small aggregations of lymphocytes?
What is the role of MALT in the body?
What is the role of MALT in the body?
Which immune cells are mainly responsible for mounting immune responses in lymph nodes?
Which immune cells are mainly responsible for mounting immune responses in lymph nodes?
What is the purpose of fusing lysosomes with the phagosome?
What is the purpose of fusing lysosomes with the phagosome?
How do superantigens differ from protein antigens in terms of presentation to T cells?
How do superantigens differ from protein antigens in terms of presentation to T cells?
What is the consequence of activating large numbers of Th-lymphocytes by superantigens?
What is the consequence of activating large numbers of Th-lymphocytes by superantigens?
Which pathogen toxin is responsible for toxic shock syndrome?
Which pathogen toxin is responsible for toxic shock syndrome?
What happens when cells become infected by intracellular pathogens like viruses?
What happens when cells become infected by intracellular pathogens like viruses?
Which type of T cells are recognized by MHC class I molecules presenting viral peptides?
Which type of T cells are recognized by MHC class I molecules presenting viral peptides?
What is the term used to describe the second signal a T cell receives from an antigen-presenting cell to become activated?
What is the term used to describe the second signal a T cell receives from an antigen-presenting cell to become activated?
Which molecules on the antigen-presenting cell (APC) bind with CD28 on the T cell to provide the second signal for T cell activation?
Which molecules on the antigen-presenting cell (APC) bind with CD28 on the T cell to provide the second signal for T cell activation?
In the humoral immune response, what are the main targets of antibody production?
In the humoral immune response, what are the main targets of antibody production?
What is the main function of plasma cells in the immune response?
What is the main function of plasma cells in the immune response?
Which type of cells costimulate B cells in the humoral immune response?
Which type of cells costimulate B cells in the humoral immune response?
What is the observed physical sign of lymph node swelling usually indicative of?
What is the observed physical sign of lymph node swelling usually indicative of?
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