The Process of Clonal Deletion Is Designed to

question 90

Multiple Choice

The process of clonal deletion is designed to

• A)destroy clones of lymphocytes able to react to self molecules.
• B)slow down the primary immune response to an antigen.
• C)slow down the secondary immune response to an antigen.
• D)limit the number of lymphocyte clones an individual has in order to make the system more efficient.
• E)slow down the immune system in the elderly.

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