If a Person Has a Genetic Defect in the Metabolic

question 37

Multiple Choice

If a person has a genetic defect in the metabolic pathway that produces cytokines, then

• A) macrophages will not be produced by the immune system.
• B) B cells would not be activated to respond when cells presenting antigens are present.
• C) helper T cells would take over the role of activating B cells.
• D) the spleen would destroy all red blood cells.
• E) histamine will not be produced by mast cells.

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Definitions:

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