Multiple Choice
Which of the following cell types of the innate immune system does NOT perform phagocytosis?
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41. Immune System
Immune System
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Which type of cell is primarily responsible for producing antibodies in the immune system?
A
Helper T cells
B
Macrophages
C
Plasma cells
D
Cytotoxic T cells
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Understand the role of antibodies in the immune system: Antibodies are proteins that help identify and neutralize pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.
Learn about the different types of immune cells: Helper T cells, macrophages, cytotoxic T cells, and plasma cells all play distinct roles in the immune response.
Focus on plasma cells: Plasma cells are a specialized type of B cell that are responsible for producing and secreting antibodies. They are activated when B cells encounter antigens and receive signals from Helper T cells.
Clarify the roles of other cells: Helper T cells assist in activating B cells and cytotoxic T cells, macrophages engulf and digest pathogens, and cytotoxic T cells destroy infected or cancerous cells. None of these directly produce antibodies.
Conclude that plasma cells are the primary producers of antibodies in the immune system, as they are specifically designed for this function.
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