Which of the Following Are Characteristics of Naïve CD4⁺ and CD8⁺

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are characteristics of naïve CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T cells as they leave the thymus and enter the circulation (prior to antigen stimulation) ?

• A)Condensed chromatin
• B)Exhibit little transcriptional activity
• C)High mobility
• D)Very little cytoplasm relative to nucleus
• E)All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Dichotomous Thinking

Dichotomous thinking is a cognitive process that categorizes experiences, values, and objects into two extreme categories, such as all good or all bad.

Splitting

A defense mechanism often observed in borderline personality disorder, where a person views themselves or others as all good or all bad, with no middle ground.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, with individuals often experiencing intense episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety.

Psychoticism

Proneness to psychotic-like symptoms, such as illusions.