MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Memory for adaptive immunity is provided by
A
Memory T cells only
B
Memory B cells only
C
Either memory T cells or memory B cells
D
Neither because there is no memory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Immunological memory involves both T and B cells and results in a secondary antibody response that is faster, of higher affinity, and results in the secretion of non-IgM isotypes of Ig.

Detailed explanation-2: -In immunology, a memory B cell (MBC) is a type of B lymphocyte that forms part of the adaptive immune system.

Detailed explanation-3: -A critical feature of adaptive immunity is the development of immunologic memory or the ability of the system to learn or record its experiences with various pathogens, leading to effective and rapid immune responses upon subsequent exposure to the same or similar pathogens.

Detailed explanation-4: -The adaptive immune system is responsible for antigen-specific immune responses and includes certain immune cells (like B cells and T cells) that are designed to recognize and attack that antigen.

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