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Which cells are responsible for producing antibodies in humoral immunity?
Which cells are responsible for producing antibodies in humoral immunity?
- Macrophages
- Plasma cells
- B lymphocytes (correct)
- T cells
Which defense mechanism is the principal defense against microbes with capsules rich in polysaccharides and lipids?
Which defense mechanism is the principal defense against microbes with capsules rich in polysaccharides and lipids?
- Humoral immunity (correct)
- Cell-mediated immunity
- Innate immunity
- Passive immunity
What is the function of antibodies in humoral immunity?
What is the function of antibodies in humoral immunity?
- To secrete antigens
- To neutralize and eliminate extracellular microbes (correct)
- To stimulate the differentiation of B lymphocytes
- To activate T cells
Which process leads to the production of antibodies with improved capacity to bind to and neutralize microbes and their toxins?
Which process leads to the production of antibodies with improved capacity to bind to and neutralize microbes and their toxins?
Which type of antigens can stimulate antibody production without the involvement of helper T cells?
Which type of antigens can stimulate antibody production without the involvement of helper T cells?
Which cells play an important role in B cell activation by protein antigens?
Which cells play an important role in B cell activation by protein antigens?
Which type of antigens stimulate the generation of long-lived plasma cells and memory B cells?
Which type of antigens stimulate the generation of long-lived plasma cells and memory B cells?
Which cells respond largely to blood-borne polysaccharide and lipid antigens?
Which cells respond largely to blood-borne polysaccharide and lipid antigens?
Which cells respond to multivalent antigens in the mucosal tissues and peritoneum?
Which cells respond to multivalent antigens in the mucosal tissues and peritoneum?
Which cells make predominantly T-independent IgM responses?
Which cells make predominantly T-independent IgM responses?
Which cells produce antibodies called natural antibodies?
Which cells produce antibodies called natural antibodies?
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