B cells and Humoral Immunity

Question 1

These cells work well against free circulating antigens such as free viruses and microbes

Answer 1

B cells/ humoral immunity

Question 2

antibodied mediated immunity involves ____ and is also know as

Answer 2

B cells/ humoral immunity

Question 3

What do B cells produce ONCE ACTIVATED?

Answer 3

Y shaped proteins called antibodies, that bind to antigens and mark them to be eliminated

Question 4

How are antibodies involved in Humoral immunity?

Answer 4

B cells produce antibodies, which binds & tag antigens for later destruction

Question 5

B cell activation requires assistance from

Answer 5

T helper cells

Question 6

What do B cells carry on their surfaces?

Answer 6

immunoglobins/antibodies

Question 7

B cells typically protect against which kind of events?

Answer 7

Bacterial Infections/Antigens
Some Viral Infections
Anaphylaxis Allergic Reactions
Auto Immune Diseases

Question 8

antibody produced in response to new infection; involved w/ agglutination

Answer 8

IgM

Question 9

antibody produced that is most common in blood; helps prevent infections by multiplying and attacking foreign substances; takes at least 10 days to be produced in response to an infection

Answer 9

IgG

Question 10

the main antibody in secretions like saliva, tears, and breast milk; protects mucous membranes

Answer 10

IgA

Question 11

an antibody that plays a role in the immune system by signaling B cells to activate and participate in immune defense

Answer 11

IgD

Question 12

an antibody protein that plays a key role in the body’s immune response to allergens and parasitic infections

Answer 12

IgE

Question 13

What do antibodies do to antigen?
Why?

Answer 13

Antibodies coat antigen to prevent them from damaging cells; Mark antigens for destruction