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What is the primary function of B cells in humoral immunity?
What is the primary function of B cells in humoral immunity?
- Produce antibodies that bind to antigens (correct)
- Assist in phagocytosis
- Directly attack pathogens
- Activate T cells
Where do B cells undergo development?
Where do B cells undergo development?
- Lymph nodes
- Spleen
- Bone marrow (correct)
- Thymus
What happens to B cells that react to self-antigens?
What happens to B cells that react to self-antigens?
- Multiply rapidly
- Transform into memory cells
- Undergo apoptosis (correct)
- Produce antibodies
Which class of immunoglobulins is responsible for immediate hypersensitivity reactions?
Which class of immunoglobulins is responsible for immediate hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the function of memory antibodies?
What is the function of memory antibodies?
How do genetic recombination and somatic hypermutation contribute to humoral immunity?
How do genetic recombination and somatic hypermutation contribute to humoral immunity?
Which blood group has the most abundant antibodies in the ABO blood group system?
Which blood group has the most abundant antibodies in the ABO blood group system?
What is the primary function of plasma cells in humoral immunity?
What is the primary function of plasma cells in humoral immunity?
What determines the action of immunoglobulins in humoral immunity?
What determines the action of immunoglobulins in humoral immunity?
Which type of immunity involves B cells producing antibodies that tag antigens for destruction?
Which type of immunity involves B cells producing antibodies that tag antigens for destruction?
What is the fate of B cells that react to self-antigens in the body?
What is the fate of B cells that react to self-antigens in the body?
Which region of immunoglobulins is responsible for being antigen-specific?
Which region of immunoglobulins is responsible for being antigen-specific?
In humoral immunity, what is the function of memory antibodies?
In humoral immunity, what is the function of memory antibodies?
What is the process through which genetic recombination produces different antibody genes in B cells?
What is the process through which genetic recombination produces different antibody genes in B cells?
Which class of immunoglobulins is primarily responsible for immediate hypersensitivity reactions?
Which class of immunoglobulins is primarily responsible for immediate hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the primary function of plasma cells in humoral immunity?
What is the primary function of plasma cells in humoral immunity?
How do self-tolerant B cells differ from other B cells during development?
How do self-tolerant B cells differ from other B cells during development?
What is the main characteristic of immunoglobulins within the same class?
What is the main characteristic of immunoglobulins within the same class?
What is the function of antibodies produced by B cells in humoral immunity?
What is the function of antibodies produced by B cells in humoral immunity?
What is the role of plasma cells in humoral immunity?
What is the role of plasma cells in humoral immunity?
How do self-tolerant B cells differ from other B cells during development?
How do self-tolerant B cells differ from other B cells during development?
Which process leads to the production of endless combinations of antibody genes in B cells?
Which process leads to the production of endless combinations of antibody genes in B cells?
In humoral immunity, what is the primary function of immunoglobulins?
In humoral immunity, what is the primary function of immunoglobulins?
Which class of immunoglobulins is found in blood plasma, tissue fluids, and secretions?
Which class of immunoglobulins is found in blood plasma, tissue fluids, and secretions?
What is the primary role of memory antibodies in the immune system?
What is the primary role of memory antibodies in the immune system?
How do genetic recombination and somatic hypermutation contribute to antibody diversity in B cells?
How do genetic recombination and somatic hypermutation contribute to antibody diversity in B cells?
What is the main characteristic of the constant region of immunoglobulins within the same class?
What is the main characteristic of the constant region of immunoglobulins within the same class?
What is the main role of B cells in humoral immunity?
What is the main role of B cells in humoral immunity?
Which process leads to the formation of immunocompetent clones in B cells?
Which process leads to the formation of immunocompetent clones in B cells?
What is the primary function of plasma cells in humoral immunity?
What is the primary function of plasma cells in humoral immunity?
What is a characteristic of the variable region of immunoglobulins?
What is a characteristic of the variable region of immunoglobulins?
What is the primary responsibility of memory antibodies in the immune system?
What is the primary responsibility of memory antibodies in the immune system?
What happens to B cells that react to self-antigens during development?
What happens to B cells that react to self-antigens during development?
Which class of immunoglobulins is responsible for immediate hypersensitivity reactions?
Which class of immunoglobulins is responsible for immediate hypersensitivity reactions?
B cells produce antibodies that bind to antigens and tag them for destruction by other means. B Lymphocytes (B Cells) develop in the ________.
B cells produce antibodies that bind to antigens and tag them for destruction by other means. B Lymphocytes (B Cells) develop in the ________.
Plasma cells are larger, have more RER, and live 4-5 days. They secrete 2,000 molecules/sec as part of B Cell ________.
Plasma cells are larger, have more RER, and live 4-5 days. They secrete 2,000 molecules/sec as part of B Cell ________.
Immunoglobulins, also known as Igs, are Y-shaped molecules with variable and constant regions. The variable region is ________ specific.
Immunoglobulins, also known as Igs, are Y-shaped molecules with variable and constant regions. The variable region is ________ specific.
Genetic recombination in B cells produces endless combinations of antibody genes through a process called ________ recombination.
Genetic recombination in B cells produces endless combinations of antibody genes through a process called ________ recombination.
Antibodies are responsible for Type I natural passive immunity to the newborn via ________ milk.
Antibodies are responsible for Type I natural passive immunity to the newborn via ________ milk.
The Rh mother and fetus may experience incompatibilities due to antibodies in the ________ blood system.
The Rh mother and fetus may experience incompatibilities due to antibodies in the ________ blood system.
Hemolytic disease of the newborn is primarily caused by antibodies in the ________ system.
Hemolytic disease of the newborn is primarily caused by antibodies in the ________ system.
Memory antibodies play a crucial role in forming the ________ immune response.
Memory antibodies play a crucial role in forming the ________ immune response.
B cells that react to self-antigens undergo apoptosis during a process known as B cell ________.
B cells that react to self-antigens undergo apoptosis during a process known as B cell ________.
B cells produce antibodies that bind to antigens and tag them for destruction by other means. B Lymphocytes (B Cells) develop in the ________
B cells produce antibodies that bind to antigens and tag them for destruction by other means. B Lymphocytes (B Cells) develop in the ________
Plasma cells are larger, have more RER, and live 4-5 days. They secrete 2,000 molecules/sec as part of B Cell ________
Plasma cells are larger, have more RER, and live 4-5 days. They secrete 2,000 molecules/sec as part of B Cell ________
Antibodies are responsible for Type I natural passive immunity to the newborn via ________ milk
Antibodies are responsible for Type I natural passive immunity to the newborn via ________ milk
Genetic recombination in B cells produces endless combinations of antibody genes through a process called ________ recombination
Genetic recombination in B cells produces endless combinations of antibody genes through a process called ________ recombination
Memory antibodies play a crucial role in forming the ________ immune response
Memory antibodies play a crucial role in forming the ________ immune response
The Rh mother and fetus may experience incompatibilities due to antibodies in the ________ blood system
The Rh mother and fetus may experience incompatibilities due to antibodies in the ________ blood system
Hemolytic disease of the newborn is primarily caused by antibodies in the ________ system
Hemolytic disease of the newborn is primarily caused by antibodies in the ________ system
B cells that react to self-antigens undergo apoptosis during a process known as B cell ________
B cells that react to self-antigens undergo apoptosis during a process known as B cell ________
B cells in the lymph nodules undergo ________ hypermutation
B cells in the lymph nodules undergo ________ hypermutation
Plasma cells secrete 1,000 molecules/sec as part of B Cell Activation.
Plasma cells secrete 1,000 molecules/sec as part of B Cell Activation.
Memory antibodies play a minimal role in forming the primary immune response.
Memory antibodies play a minimal role in forming the primary immune response.
B cells that react to self-antigens do not undergo apoptosis during development.
B cells that react to self-antigens do not undergo apoptosis during development.
Immunoglobulins have a constant region that varies within each class.
Immunoglobulins have a constant region that varies within each class.
Antibodies responsible for Type I natural passive immunity are transferred to the newborn via formula milk.
Antibodies responsible for Type I natural passive immunity are transferred to the newborn via formula milk.
Somatic recombination is the process that produces endless combinations of antibody genes in B cells.
Somatic recombination is the process that produces endless combinations of antibody genes in B cells.
Genetic recombination in B cells does not contribute to antibody diversity.
Genetic recombination in B cells does not contribute to antibody diversity.
Hemolytic disease of the newborn is mainly caused by antibodies in the ABO blood group system.
Hemolytic disease of the newborn is mainly caused by antibodies in the ABO blood group system.
Self-tolerant B cells divide slowly and do not produce immunocompetent clones.
Self-tolerant B cells divide slowly and do not produce immunocompetent clones.
Plasma cells secreting 2,000 molecules/sec as part of B Cell Activation live for 7-8 days.
Plasma cells secreting 2,000 molecules/sec as part of B Cell Activation live for 7-8 days.
Antibodies produced by B cells in humoral immunity bind to antigens and protect the body by directly destroying pathogens.
Antibodies produced by B cells in humoral immunity bind to antigens and protect the body by directly destroying pathogens.
Memory antibodies have a minimal role in forming the primary immune response.
Memory antibodies have a minimal role in forming the primary immune response.
Self-tolerant B cells divide rapidly and produce immunocompetent clones.
Self-tolerant B cells divide rapidly and produce immunocompetent clones.
Antibodies are primarily responsible for immediate hypersensitivity reactions.
Antibodies are primarily responsible for immediate hypersensitivity reactions.
The main role of plasma cells in humoral immunity is to produce genetic recombination.
The main role of plasma cells in humoral immunity is to produce genetic recombination.
B Lymphocytes (B Cells) do not develop in the bone marrow.
B Lymphocytes (B Cells) do not develop in the bone marrow.
Genetic recombination in B cells leads to a limited number of combinations of antibody genes.
Genetic recombination in B cells leads to a limited number of combinations of antibody genes.
Immunoglobulins have a constant region that varies within each class and determines their action.
Immunoglobulins have a constant region that varies within each class and determines their action.
