Ian Todd Immunology

Question 1

1. Once T and B cells mature, they circulate, and where can they end up going to?
2. Give 3 examples of this?

Answer 1

1. Secondary lymphoid tissues

2. Tonsils, adenoids and spleen

Question 2

1. Lymphocytes are derived from stem cells where?
2. What is this place referred to as?
3. What’s another example of a place like this?
4. What are the 2 major types of lymphocytes? Where do they develop?

Answer 2

1. Bone marrow
2. Primary lymphoid organ
3. Thymus
4. B-lymphocytes develop fully in bone marrow
   T-lymphocytes develop in thymus