Multiple Choice
Which cells are primarily responsible for producing antibodies in the immune system?
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21. The Immune System
Introduction to B Lymphocytes
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Which of the following are characteristics of B lymphocytes?
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They are involved in the innate immune response.
B
They directly attack and destroy infected cells.
C
They mature in the thymus gland.
D
They produce antibodies as part of the adaptive immune response.
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Understand the role of B lymphocytes in the immune system. B lymphocytes, or B cells, are a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the adaptive immune response.
Differentiate between innate and adaptive immune responses. The innate immune response is the body's first line of defense and is non-specific, while the adaptive immune response is specific and involves the production of antibodies.
Recognize that B lymphocytes are not involved in the innate immune response. Instead, they are part of the adaptive immune system, which is responsible for producing specific antibodies against pathogens.
Identify the function of B lymphocytes in the adaptive immune response. B cells are responsible for producing antibodies that target specific antigens present on pathogens.
Clarify the maturation process of B lymphocytes. B cells mature in the bone marrow, not the thymus gland, which is where T lymphocytes mature.
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