Which mechanism of central tolerance involves the deletion of self-reactive T-cells in the thymus?
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Correct answer: Negative selection
Central tolerance occurs during lymphocyte development. In the thymus, immature T-cells that recognize self-antigens with high affinity undergo apoptosis, a process known as negative selection.
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