Multiple Choice
Which of the following cells is responsible for destroying virus-infected cells?
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21. The Immune System
Introduction to the Immune System
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Which of the following statements concerning plasma cells is false?
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Plasma cells have a short lifespan and do not persist in the body.
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Plasma cells are derived from B lymphocytes.
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Plasma cells are found in the bone marrow and lymphoid tissues.
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Plasma cells are responsible for producing antibodies.
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Understand that plasma cells are a type of white blood cell derived from B lymphocytes, which are part of the immune system.
Recognize that plasma cells are primarily responsible for producing antibodies, which are crucial for the immune response.
Know that plasma cells are typically found in the bone marrow and lymphoid tissues, where they perform their function of antibody production.
Consider the lifespan of plasma cells: they are known to have a relatively short lifespan compared to other cells in the body.
Identify the false statement by evaluating each option: the statement 'Plasma cells have a short lifespan and do not persist in the body' is true, so it cannot be the false statement. The false statement would be one that contradicts the known characteristics of plasma cells.
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