Identify the Statement That Best Explains How Azathioprine (Imuran)works to Treat

question 8

Multiple Choice

Identify the statement that best explains how azathioprine (Imuran) works to treat lupus erythematosus.

• A) Azathioprine prevents the production of adenine and guanine, which leads to the suppression of existing lymphocytes and suppresses the formation of new B-cells and T-cells.
• B) Azathioprine causes B-cell production of antibodies and increases the production of killer T-cells.
• C) Azathioprine stimulates the bone marrow to increase the production of macrophages and granulocytes.
• D) None of these are correct

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Memory System

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Neurogenesis

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Dentate Gyrus

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