Activation of B Cells and Antibody Production
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How do B cells recognize antigens in body fluids?
- Membrane-bound forms of antibodies
- Specific for free-floating antigens
- Vital for initiating immune response
What is the role of helper T cells in B cell activation?
- Activating CD4+ helper T cells
- Releasing cytokines
- Fully activating the B cell
What happens to B cells once they are fully activated?
- Differentiate into PLASMA CELLS
- Produce large quantities of ANTIBODIES
- Specifically target the pathogen
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How do antibodies function once produced by plasma cells?
- Binding to pathogens or toxins
- Neutralizing threats
- Marking for destruction by immune cells (e.g., phagocytes, natural killer cells)
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