12.6- Humoral Response

Question 1

B Cells

Answer 1

• These cells have antibodies on their cell-surface membrane that bind to complementary antigens.
• On doing so, they engulf the antigens and display them on their cell-surface to become antigen-presenting cells.
• Once activated, B cells can divide into plasma cells and memory cells.

Question 2

Plasma Cells

Answer 2

• Produce and secrete antibodies against a specific antigen

Question 3

Memory Cells

Answer 3

• Provides long term immunity against specific pathogens
• Rapidly divide into plasma cells when reinfected

Question 4

Helper T Cells

Answer 4

These cells bind to antigen-presenting cells to activate the division of B cells.