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What is the term used to describe the clusters of molecules on the surface of foreign cells that can bind to adaptive immune cells?
What is the term used to describe the clusters of molecules on the surface of foreign cells that can bind to adaptive immune cells?
What type of immune cells secrete antibodies?
What type of immune cells secrete antibodies?
What is the term used to describe the foreign invader that triggers an immune response?
What is the term used to describe the foreign invader that triggers an immune response?
What is the role of antibodies in the immune response?
What is the role of antibodies in the immune response?
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What is the term used to describe the secreted receptors produced by B cells?
What is the term used to describe the secreted receptors produced by B cells?
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What is the term used to describe the area on the antigen that binds to the antibody?
What is the term used to describe the area on the antigen that binds to the antibody?
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What is the name of the immune cells that secrete large amounts of receptors?
What is the name of the immune cells that secrete large amounts of receptors?
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What is the term used to describe the receptors secreted by B cells?
What is the term used to describe the receptors secreted by B cells?
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What is the term used to describe the process by which adaptive immune cells recognize foreign cells?
What is the term used to describe the process by which adaptive immune cells recognize foreign cells?
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What is the term used to describe the specialized molecules on the surface of adaptive immune cells that bind to epitopes?
What is the term used to describe the specialized molecules on the surface of adaptive immune cells that bind to epitopes?
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Study Notes
Adaptive Immunity
- Cells involved in adaptive immunity have specialized receptors that bind to clusters of molecules on foreign cells, known as epitopes.
B Lymphocytes (B cells)
- Produce and secrete large amounts of receptors, known as antibodies.
- Antibodies are secreted receptors.
- Function: bind to specific areas on foreign cells (antigens).
Antigens and Epitopes
- Antigen: a foreign invader that triggers an immune response.
- Epitope: a specific area on an antigen that binds to an antibody.
Adaptive Immunity
- Cells involved in adaptive immunity have specialized receptors that bind to clusters of molecules on foreign cells, known as epitopes.
B Lymphocytes (B cells)
- Produce and secrete large amounts of receptors, known as antibodies.
- Antibodies are secreted receptors.
- Function: bind to specific areas on foreign cells (antigens).
Antigens and Epitopes
- Antigen: a foreign invader that triggers an immune response.
- Epitope: a specific area on an antigen that binds to an antibody.
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Learn about the role of B cells, antibodies, and epitopes in the adaptive immune response. Discover how these components work together to fight foreign invaders.
