t-cell maturation

Question 1

where does t-cell maturation occur

Answer 1

thymus

Question 2

what is the central lymphoid organ for t-cell maturation

Answer 2

thymus

Question 3

where do t-cells move from and to

Answer 3

from thymic cortex to the medulla

Question 4

what happens during t-cell maturation

Answer 4

occurs in thymus; once t-cells are fully developed and become mature they are released into the blood and take up residence in the secondary lymphoid organs to wait for antigens to come

Question 5

what changes occur to a t-cell during maturation

Answer 5

changes include development of TCRs and expression of surface molecules

Question 6

name examples of secondary lymphoid organs

Answer 6

lymph nodes; spleen etc