5.4 B cells and humoral response Flashcards
1
Q
what are antibodies soluble in?
A
- blood
- tissue fluid
2
Q
antibody definition
A
protein produced in response to the presence of an antigen
3
Q
what immune response are plasma cells involved in?
A
primary immune response
4
Q
what immune response are memory cells involved in?
A
secondary immune response
5
Q
what immune response are antibodies involved in?
A
primary immune response
6
Q
describe the humoral response
A
- pathogen engulfed and antigens attach to B- cells
- T helper cells have complementary receptors to B- cell
- B- cells divide by mitosis
- plasma cells produce antibodies
- memory ells produce plasma cells and more memory cells
7
Q
how long do plasma cells live?
A
a few days
8
Q
how long do memory cells live?
A
decades
