The Initial Cellular Events That Are Induced by Antigen-Mediated Cross-Linking

question 17

Multiple Choice

The initial cellular events that are induced by antigen-mediated cross-linking of the B cell receptor (BCR) complex include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)Increased percentage of time spent in mitosis,resulting in rapid proliferation
• B)Increased expression of B7,resulting in enhanced APC function
• C)Increased expression of bcl-2,resulting in improved survival
• D)Increased expression of CCR7,promoting migration into lymph node follicles
• E)Increased expression of the interleukin-2 receptor,resulting in enhanced proliferation and response to T cell signals

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