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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

21. The Immune System

Introduction to B Lymphocytes

Anatomy & Physiology

21. The Immune System

Introduction to B Lymphocytes

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of B cells?

They mature in the thymus.

They can differentiate into plasma cells.

They are part of the adaptive immune system.

They produce antibodies.

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Understand the role of B cells in the immune system. B cells are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the adaptive immune system by producing antibodies.

Recognize the maturation process of B cells. B cells mature in the bone marrow, not the thymus. The thymus is where T cells mature.

Identify the function of B cells in the immune response. B cells can differentiate into plasma cells, which are responsible for producing antibodies.

Clarify the characteristics of the adaptive immune system. B cells are indeed part of the adaptive immune system, which is responsible for targeting specific pathogens.

Review the options provided in the problem and identify the incorrect statement. The statement 'They mature in the thymus' is incorrect for B cells, as they mature in the bone marrow.