Asked by Blaze Roque on May 30, 2024
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Plasma cell
A) Quick and responsive to antigen, remembers previous exposure
B) After activation, differentiates to become plasma cell or memory B cell
C) Produces antibodies
D) Destroys cells by lysis or by production of cytokines
E) Activates B and effector T cells
Plasma Cell
Cell derived from B cells; produces antibodies.
Antibodies
Proteins made by the immune system that are responsible for identifying and deactivating foreign entities such as viruses and bacteria.
Memory B Cell
A type of B cell that remains after an initial immune response and can quickly respond to subsequent exposures to the same antigen.
- Detail the specific tasks and properties of several immune cells, such as B cells, T cells, neutrophils, eosinophils, and macrophages.
- Highlight the differences between immune responses mediated by antibodies and those by cellular actions.
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Colin SmithJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Plasma cells are differentiated B cells that produce antibodies, which are crucial for the immune response against pathogens.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the specific tasks and properties of several immune cells, such as B cells, T cells, neutrophils, eosinophils, and macrophages.
- Highlight the differences between immune responses mediated by antibodies and those by cellular actions.