X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder Is Due to a Defect

question 25

Multiple Choice

X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency disorder is due to a defect in

• A)the synthesis of IL-2
• B)the synthesis of IL-1
• C)a defect in the IL-2 receptor
• D)a defect in a receptor subunit that is shared by many cytokines
• E)C and D

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Definitions:

Institutionalization

The process of placing individuals in institutional settings, like psychiatric hospitals, for long-term care or treatment.

Asylums

Institutions designed to house and care for people who are mentally ill, historically often in deplorable conditions; the term now largely replaced by more modern facilities.

Belgium

A country located in Western Europe, known for its medieval towns, Renaissance architecture, and the headquarters of the European Union and NATO.

Dopamine D-2 Receptors

Specific protein sites in the brain that dopamine binds to, influencing movement, motivation, and pleasure.