Questions For Each Description of a Molecule Involved in Lymphocyte Migration

question 8

Multiple Choice

Questions
For each description of a molecule involved in lymphocyte migration in questions ,choose the lettered description (A-I) that most closely matches it.
-This vascular addressin binds to integrins on T cells and mediates their homing to intestinal mucosa.

• A)Peripheral lymph node addressin
• B)Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1)
• C)Very late activation antigen-4 (VLA-4)
• D)E-selectin
• E)P-selectin ligand
• F)CCR7
• G)CXCR5
• H)MadCAM-1
• I)Vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1)

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Definitions:

Dermis

The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis, containing nerve endings, sweat glands, and hair follicles, contributing to skin's flexibility and strength.

Liver Disease

A broad category of diseases and conditions that affect the functioning of the liver, including hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis.

Jaundice

A medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, caused by elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood.

Melanocytes

Cells located in the bottom layer of the skin's epidermis and in the middle layer of the eye, responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that colors the skin, hair, and eyes.