IMMUNOLOGY

IMMUNE RESPONSE

CLASSICAL ALTERNATE AND LECTIN PATHWAYS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The response in which antibodies defend against infection in body fluids is called?
A
Humoral response
B
Surface proteins
C
Killer T-cell
D
Cell mediated response
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The extracellular spaces are protected by the humoral immune response, in which antibodies produced by B cells cause the destruction of extracellular microorganisms and prevent the spread of intracellular infections. The activation of B cells and their differentiation into antibody-secreting plasma cells (Fig.

Detailed explanation-2: -Humoral immunity is an aspect of specific immune responses directed at particular antigens. It takes the form of unique antibodies produced by B lymphocytes that have been specifically selected to neutralize the antigen at hand.

Detailed explanation-3: -Humoral immune responses are crucial for protection against invading pathogens and are the underlying mechanism of protection for most successful vaccines.

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