The Function of Negative Selection of Thymocytes in the Thymus

question 29

Multiple Choice

The function of negative selection of thymocytes in the thymus is to eliminate

• A)single-positive thymocytes
• B)double-positive thymocytes
• C)alloreactive thymocytes
• D)autoreactive thymocytes
• E)apoptotic thymocytes.

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