Clonal Selection Theory Overview Flashcards
1
Q
how are antigens bound
A
lymphocytes (B and T cells) have receptors that specifically bind. each lymphocyte has receptors w/unique specificity
2
Q
what happens as lymphocytes mature
A
self reactive cells will be removed by clonal deletion
3
Q
how is the lymphocyte selected
A
by the binding of specific antigen to the lymphocyte receptor. sends a signal inside cell activating it
4
Q
clonal expansion
A
production of identical cells. cells will differentiate into effector cells and memory cells
5
Q
mature lymphocytes
A
ready to be released into circulation
6
Q
naive lymphocytes
A
mature lymphocytes that have not encountered Ag
