A Key Step in the Development of B Cells Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

A key step in the development of B cells is the expression of the RAG-1 and RAG-2 recombinase proteins. The up-regulation of RAG-1 and RAG-2 in early pro-B cells is induced by:

• A) The cytokine IL-7, which is made by bone marrow stromal cells
• B) The chemokine CXCL12, which is made by bone marrow stromal cells
• C) The B cell-specific transcription factors E2A and EBF
• D) Signaling through the Igα subunit of the B-cell receptor complex
• E) Signaling through the FLT3 receptor tyrosine kinase binding to membrane-bound FLT3

Understand different study designs and their applicability to researching Alzheimer's disease.

Recognize the role of neurotransmitters and other elements in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease.

Identify the accuracy and implications of diagnostic tools like PET scans in predicting neurocognitive disorders.

Understand the significance of biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and progression.

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