A.Imagine a different case- this patient has a mutation and doesnot have a functional AIRE gene. What will her poor immune systemlook like and do as a result? Describe the relative number (normalamounts, less, more?) of lymphocytes in her body and what they willdo.

B. A third patient enters your clinic, presenting with a lowerthan normal amount of lymphocytes. Can you think of a mutation westudied in class that could explain this developmental problem? Youcan cite or explain a figure of data if it helps- there aremultiple correct answers here but you only have to find one.

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