MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of lymphocytes are associated with humoral immunity?
A
T lymphocyte
B
B lymphocyte
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The B Cells have the ability to transform into plasmocytes and are responsible for producing antibodies (Abs). Thus, humoral immunity depends on the B Cells while cell immunity depends on the T Cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -A type of white blood cell that makes antibodies. B lymphocytes are part of the immune system and develop from stem cells in the bone marrow.

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