IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which cells produce antibodies to pathogens?
A
Red blood cells
B
Bacteria
C
lymphocytes
D
phagocytes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The B cells produce antibodies that are used to attack invading bacteria, viruses, and toxins.

Detailed explanation-2: -B lymphocytes, also called B cells, create a type of protein called an antibody. These antibodies bind to pathogens or to foreign substances, such as toxins, to neutralize them. For example, an antibody can bind to a virus, which prevents it from entering a normal cell and causing infection.

Detailed explanation-3: -The B Cells have the ability to transform into plasmocytes and are responsible for producing antibodies (Abs).

Detailed explanation-4: -When lymphocytes identify antigens as not belonging in the body, they produce antibodies against them. This can take a few days, during which time you may feel ill. Antibodies stick to the antigens and make it easier for the other parts of the immune system to identify, destroy and remove infective agents.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lymphocytes are white blood cells uniform in appearance but varied in function and include T, B, and natural killer cells. These cells are responsible for antibody production, direct cell-mediated killing of virus-infected and tumor cells, and regulation of the immune response.

Detailed explanation-6: -Spleen. The spleen is a blood-filtering organ that removes microbes and destroys old or damaged red blood cells. It also makes disease-fighting components of the immune system (including antibodies and lymphocytes).

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