Textbook Question
On which type(s) of cells are class I MHC molecules located?
a. Antigen-presenting cells only
b. B cells only
c. All nucleated body cells
d. Antigen-presenting cells and B cells
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21. The Immune System
Introduction to T Lymphocytes
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Where do T lymphocytes mature?
A
Thymus
B
Spleen
C
Lymph nodes
D
Bone marrow
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Understand the role of T lymphocytes: T lymphocytes, or T cells, are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune response by identifying and attacking infected cells in the body.
Identify the primary lymphoid organs: The primary lymphoid organs are where lymphocytes are formed and mature. These include the bone marrow and the thymus.
Differentiate between B and T lymphocyte maturation: B lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow, while T lymphocytes mature in a different organ.
Recognize the thymus as the maturation site for T lymphocytes: The thymus is a specialized organ of the immune system where T lymphocytes mature and differentiate.
Conclude that the thymus is the correct answer: Based on the understanding of lymphocyte maturation, T lymphocytes mature in the thymus, not in the spleen, lymph nodes, or bone marrow.
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