ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A key part of the humoral immune response is
A
the attack of cytotoxic T cells on infected host cells.
B
the production of antibodies by plasma cells.
C
perforation of infected host cells by perforin.
D
the attack of phagocytes on living pathogens.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Humoral immunity relies on the induction of antigen-specific B cells and resulting production and secretion of antibodies specific for the antigen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plasma cells are differentiated B-lymphocyte white blood cells capable of secreting immunoglobulin, or antibody. These cells play a significant role in the adaptive immune response, namely, being the main cells responsible for humoral immunity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plasma cells (PC) represent an essential arm in humoral immunity as the main line of defense against infection and re-infection. As the primary producers of circulating immunoglobulin (Ig), these cells provide vital durable and protective immunity against a multitude of pathogens.

Detailed explanation-4: -Humoral immunity B cell lymphocytes, a type of immune cell that makes antibodies after detecting a specific antigen, are principally responsible for this method. Lymphocytes known as naive B cells circulate throughout the body via the lymphatic system.

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