NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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The secondary response of specialized cells of the immune system is observed following subsequent encounter with the same antigen and is more rapid. Which of the following cell types is responsible for initiating the secondary immune response?
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memory cells
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macrophages
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cytotoxic T cells
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plasma B cells
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -However, some persist after the antigen has been eliminated. These cells are known as memory cells and form the basis of immunological memory, which ensures a more rapid and effective response on a second encounter with a pathogen and thereby provides lasting protective immunity.
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