Bordetella Pertussis Is Characterized by Rapid Peripheral Lymphocytosis and Decreased

question 23

Multiple Choice

Bordetella pertussis is characterized by rapid peripheral lymphocytosis and decreased cellularity of the lymph nodes.What can explain this phenomenon?

• A)Loss of homing of B cells to lymphoid tissues
• B)Loss of homing of T cells to lymphoid tissue
• C)Abnormal homing of lymphocytes to the bone marrow
• D)Increase of L-selectin expression by T cells

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

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Supply Curve

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Producer Surplus

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