7 Questions
Which white blood cell plays a critical role in the adaptive immune response by producing antibodies against antigens?
B cells
What is the main function of B cells in the immune system?
Antibody production
How do B cells recognize a vast array of antigens?
By expressing a unique B cell receptor (BCR) with specific affinity
What initiates the activation process of a B cell during antigen recognition?
Helper T cell (CD4+ T cell) signals
What can lead to T cell-independent activation of B cells?
Direct recognition of antigen by BCRs
Which type of B cell differentiation leads to the production of large quantities of antibodies specific to a stimulating antigen?
Plasma cells
What is the function of plasma cells in the immune system?
Antibody secretion
Test your knowledge on different types of immunological memory, focusing on Central Memory T Cells (T_CM) and Effector Memory T Cells (T_EM). Learn about the characteristics and functions of these memory cells in the immune system.
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