Which cells in the thymus remove self-reactive T cells?

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Question 1 of 5

Which cells in the thymus remove self-reactive T cells?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Dendritic cells remove self-reactive T cells; macrophages clean up, B cells are elsewhere, neutrophils are blood.

Question 2 of 5

Which cells release histamine during allergic reactions?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Mast cells release histamine in allergies; macrophages phagocytose, T cells coordinate, neutrophils fight infection.

Question 3 of 5

Which immunoglobulin is involved in early immune responses?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: IgM is the first antibody produced; IgA is secretions, IgD is on B cells, IgE is allergies.

Question 4 of 5

Which immunoglobulin is on naïve B cells?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: IgD is on naïve B cells with IgM; IgA is secretions, IgE is allergies, IgG is blood.

Question 5 of 5

Which cells are key to type III hypersensitivity?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: B cells produce immune complexes for type III; T cells are type IV, mast cells are type I, neutrophils respond.

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