Multiple Choice
Which of these cells produce and secrete antibodies?
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21. The Immune System
Introduction to B Lymphocytes
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Which type of lymphocyte is primarily responsible for the production of antibodies?
A
Macrophages
B
B lymphocytes
C
T lymphocytes
D
Natural killer cells
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Understand the role of lymphocytes in the immune system. Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the body's defense mechanisms.
Identify the different types of lymphocytes: B lymphocytes (B cells), T lymphocytes (T cells), and natural killer cells. Each type has a specific function in the immune response.
Learn about B lymphocytes. B cells are primarily responsible for the production of antibodies, which are proteins that specifically target and neutralize foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses.
Contrast B lymphocytes with T lymphocytes. T cells do not produce antibodies; instead, they help regulate immune responses and directly attack infected cells.
Recognize that macrophages and natural killer cells are not responsible for antibody production. Macrophages are involved in phagocytosis, while natural killer cells target and destroy infected or cancerous cells.
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