B Cells Flashcards
1
Q
B cells are the ___________ component, and key players in humoral immunity.
A
MEMORY
2
Q
B cells recognize microbes and antigens, and they produce __________.
A
ANTIBODIES
3
Q
What happens when a B cell is activated?
A
SELECTS CLONE NEEDED
4
Q
What is a fully mature B cell known as?
A
PLASMA CELL
5
Q
What do plasma cells produce and secrete, designed for a specific antigen?
A
IMMUNOGLOBINS
6
Q
What do antibodies present invaders to?
A
T CELLS
or
MACROPHAGES
7
Q
Do memory cells participate in the initial immune response?
A
NO
they respond quick if secondary exposure occurs
