OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHOCYTE SUBPOPULATION IN HUMANS
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Question
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What is the name of white blood cells that have molecules on their surface to fit an antigen?
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memory cells
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lymphocytes
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red blood cells
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fighter white blood cells
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Antigens are any substance that the immune system can recognize and that can thus stimulate an immune response. (B lymphocytes) are white blood cells that produce antibodies specific to the antigen that stimulated their production.
Detailed explanation-2: -Antibodies and B cells B cells distinguish antigens through proteins, called antigen receptors, found on their surfaces. An antigen receptor is basically an antibody protein that is not secreted but is anchored to the B-cell membrane.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lymphocytes. They create antibodies to fight against bacteria, viruses, and other potentially harmful invaders.
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