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What is the primary function of b cells upon activation in response to direct antigen binding to the BCR?
What is the primary function of b cells upon activation in response to direct antigen binding to the BCR?
- Differentiate into plasma cells
- Produce cytokines to activate T cells
- Engage in phagocytosis of pathogens
- Generate soluble forms of immunoglobulin called antibodies (correct)
What is another term often used to refer to antibody-mediated immunity?
What is another term often used to refer to antibody-mediated immunity?
- Passive immunity
- Humoral immunity (correct)
- Cell-mediated immunity
- Innate immunity
What mechanisms are engaged during b cell activation to improve the quality of antibodies?
What mechanisms are engaged during b cell activation to improve the quality of antibodies?
- Toll-like receptor activation
- Antigen presentation and recognition
- Somatic hypermutation and class switching (correct)
- Complement system activation
What characteristic of antibodies can differ among the b cells that produce them, aside from affinity and isotype?
What characteristic of antibodies can differ among the b cells that produce them, aside from affinity and isotype?
What will the midterm exam in week 6 cover in terms of course material?
What will the midterm exam in week 6 cover in terms of course material?
What is the primary focus of lecture 5c in the B cell module of applied immunology?
What is the primary focus of lecture 5c in the B cell module of applied immunology?
What is another term often used to refer to antibody-mediated immunity?
What is another term often used to refer to antibody-mediated immunity?
What are the two key characteristics of antibodies that differ among the B cells that produce them?
What are the two key characteristics of antibodies that differ among the B cells that produce them?
What is the term used for the process that can improve the quality of antibodies during B cell activation?
What is the term used for the process that can improve the quality of antibodies during B cell activation?
What type of immunity does antibody-mediated immunity refer to?
What type of immunity does antibody-mediated immunity refer to?
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