A Mitogen Is a Substance That

question 27

Multiple Choice

A mitogen is a substance that

• A)forms after an antigen mutates
• B)stimulates immune-cell activity in vitro
• C)simulates immune-cell activity in vivo
• D)activates natural killer cells
• E)simulates antigen activity in vivo

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Definitions:

Synthesized

Synthesized involves combining individual elements or components to form a complex product or substance, often used in the context of chemical compounds or biological elements.

True Hormones

Chemical substances produced in the body that travel through the bloodstream to signal organs and tissues to function or alter their activities.

Target Cells

Target cells refer to blood cells with a specific appearance under a microscope due to alterations in their membrane, often seen in conditions like iron deficiency anemia or thalassemia.

Receptors

Proteins on or within cells that bind to specific molecules, initiating a biological response.