Antibodies are:
A. immune cells that mature in the spleen and produce antibodies
B. immune cells that mature in the thymus and activate other T-cells
C. large cells that patrol the bloodstream or body cavities and destroy common, everyday bacteria
D. white blood cells when released into the blood stream will migrate to other regions to mature and develop specific functions as part of the immune system
E. B-cells produce these 'special weapons' to specifically identify (or tag) organisms
Answer (2)
Antibodies are proteins produced by B-cells that specifically identify and tag pathogens to help the immune system eliminate them. The correct answer is E. B-cells produce these 'special weapons' to specifically identify (or tag) organisms. Understanding antibodies is essential for comprehending how the immune system functions in protecting against diseases.
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Antibodies are proteins produced by B-cells to identify and neutralize pathogens. They play a crucial role in the immune system by tagging foreign substances for destruction. Understanding antibodies is essential in immunology and disease defense. ;
