Which of the following is an accurate description of how centroblasts differ from centrocytes?

a. Centroblasts cease their expression of cell-surface immunoglobulins.
b. Centroblasts divide more slowly than centrocytes.
c. Centroblasts express CD44 but centrocytes do not.
d. Centrocytes, but not centroblasts, initiate the process of isotype switching.
e. Centroblasts participate in affinity maturation.


a

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ACROSS
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6 Blood poisoning
8 Test that determines the number of each type of leukocyte
9 Test that measures the volume of red blood cells
10 Cancer of leukocyte-forming bone marrow

DOWN
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2 Substance that prevents clot formation
4 Commonly called a bruise
5 Another name for thrombocytes
7 Venipuncture



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4 Severe itching with hives
5 Common name for pharyngeal tonsils
8 Protein that transports oxygen
9 Red, painful, hot, swollen tissue response to injury

DOWN
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2 Autoimmune disease with fibrous lesions
3 Also called immunization
6 Organ that removes damaged red blood cells
7 Gland necessary for development of immune system

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