Integrin- dependent T cell adhesion to antigen presenting cells increases
substantially following TCR stimulation. This increased integrin- dependent
adhesion is mediated in part by: - CORRECT ANSWER-LFA-1 conversion to a
high affinity binding state
Like TCR signaling, B cel receptor (BCR) signaling is initiated by kinase
phosphorylating tyrosine resides in ITAM motids of BCR signaling subunit -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
Lymphocyte activation leads to robust proliferation and effector cell
differentiation. The metabolic demands of these processes are met, in part, by up-
regulation of glycolytic enzymes and nutrient transporters on the activated cell
membrane. A key intermediate in the signaling pathway leading to enhanced
glucose metabolism following antigen receptor stimulation is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-The phosphoinositide, (PIP3)
What is the receptor on T cell surface that binds to B7 family molecules on a
professional antigen-presenting cell? - CORRECT ANSWER-CD28
Thymus - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following statements is the best
example of a primary lymphoid organ?
V-J recombination occurs during which phase of a B-cell's development? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Pre-B cell
During B-cell development, pre-B receptors receive signals from self-antigens for
the lymphocytes to survive and proliferate - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Diacylglycerol (DAG) is one of two products generated when PLC-γ cleaves the
membrane phospholipid, PIP2. This small lipid mediator remains associated with
the plasma membrane and induce calcium entry into the cell - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
Which of the following alterations would result in increased signaling activity of
Ras? - CORRECT ANSWER-Overexpression of GEFs
When T cells express defective ER calcium sensor protein, they secrete very little
IL-2 because activation of one of the following transcription is compromised. That
transcription factor is: - CORRECT ANSWER-NFAT