Asked by
Pinky Jassal
on Dec 14, 2024
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B cell
A) Quick and responsive to antigen, remembers previous exposure
B) After activation, differentiates to become plasma cell or memory B cell
C) Produces antibodies
D) Destroys cells by lysis or by production of cytokines
E) Activates B and effector T cells
B Cell
A type of lymphocyte involved in the immune response by producing antibodies to neutralize pathogenic threats.
Antibodies
Proteins produced by the immune system that recognize and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.
Effector T Cells
A subset of T cells that actively respond to a previously encountered antigen, playing a crucial role in the immune response by attacking infected cells.
- Identify the distinctive functions and qualities of various immune cells, including but not limited to B cells, T cells, neutrophils, eosinophils, and macrophages.
- Outline the differences between the immune response initiated by antibodies and that by cells.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinctive functions and qualities of various immune cells, including but not limited to B cells, T cells, neutrophils, eosinophils, and macrophages.
- Outline the differences between the immune response initiated by antibodies and that by cells.