How are B cells that are self-reactive in the lymph nodes are handled? How is it detected? Does it die by apoptosis? Who sent the signal?

Body Structures & Functions Updated
13th Edition
ISBN:9780357191606
Author:Scott
Publisher:Scott
Chapter15: The Lymphatic And Immune Systems
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 6RQ
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question

How are B cells that are self-reactive in the lymph nodes are handled? How is it detected? Does it die by apoptosis? Who sent the signal?

Notice I know they go through selections in bone marrow and primary lymphoid organs, I am asking specific for secondary lymph organs. Thank you!

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Cancer therapy
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Body Structures & Functions Updated
Body Structures & Functions Updated
Biology
ISBN:
9780357191606
Author:
Scott
Publisher:
Cengage
Body Structures & Functions
Body Structures & Functions
Biology
ISBN:
9781285695495
Author:
Scott
Publisher:
Cengage
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:
9781305112100
Author:
Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781938168130
Author:
Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble
Publisher:
OpenStax College
An Illustrated Guide To Vet Med Term
An Illustrated Guide To Vet Med Term
Biology
ISBN:
9781305465763
Author:
ROMICH
Publisher:
Cengage
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co…
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co…
Biology
ISBN:
9781305251052
Author:
Michael Cummings
Publisher:
Cengage Learning