Asked by Jessica Tessier on Jul 20, 2024

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Which of the following cell types is long lived and continues to produce antibody?

A) Cytotoxic T cells
B) Memory B cells
C) T helper cells
D) Plasma cells
E) Macrophages

Memory B Cells

B cells that continue to produce antibodies after the immune system overcomes an infection.

Antibody

A protein produced by the immune system that recognizes and binds to foreign substances (antigens), facilitating their destruction.

Plasma Cells

Specialized white blood cells that produce antibodies, playing a key role in the body's immune response to infection.

  • Become familiar with the role and mechanics of antibodies in the immune response.
  • Understand the concept of primary and secondary immune responses, including memory cell function.
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Orepa TonumaipeaJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Memory B cells are long-lived cells that persist in the body after an infection has been cleared or a vaccination has been administered. They "remember" the specific antigens of pathogens they have encountered, allowing them to rapidly produce antibodies upon re-exposure to the same pathogens, thus providing long-term immunity.