THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
IMMUNE RESPONSE
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Question
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B-lymphocytes mature where?
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Lymph node
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Bone marrow
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Peripheral lymphoid tissues
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Blood vessels
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -B cell development starts in the bone marrow (BM) and continues in the spleen to final maturation.
Detailed explanation-2: -B lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow whereas T lymphocytes are produced in the bone marrow but mature in the thymus gland.
Detailed explanation-3: -B lymphocytes originate in the bone marrow; their goal is to recognize an antigen. Each of them responds to the antigen in a specific way, as it expresses specific antibodies on the membrane (IgM, CD79a, and CD79b).
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