THE T LYMPHOCYTE Flashcards
1
Q
Lymphocyte precursors called _______ enter the thymus from the bone marrow
A
thymocytes
2
Q
sheep red blood cell receptor, the classical T cell surface marker
A
CD 2
3
Q
part of T-cell antigen-receptor complex
A
CD 3
4
Q
receptor for MHC class II molecule
A
CD 4
5
Q
receptor for MHC class I molecule
A
CD 8
6
Q
Thymic stromal cells include ____ all of which play a role in T-cell development.
A
epithelial cells, macrophages, fibroblasts, and dendritic cells
7
Q
Interaction with stromal cells under the influence of cytokines, especially________ is critical for growth and differentiation
A
interleukin-7 (IL-7)
