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Adaptive immune
Adaptive immune system: cells and functions
Cell/response | Function |
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B cells | B cells, also known as B lymphocytes, are a type of white blood cell of the lymphocyte subtype. They function in the humoral immunity component of the adaptive immune system by secreting antibodies. |
Memory cells | Preserve specific genetic code for a successful antibody. If the antigen returns there will be a prepared secondary immune response that is stronger and better than the first. |
Effector cells | Effector cells are the relatively short-lived activated cells that defend the body in an immune response. Effector B cells are called plasma cells and secrete antibodies, |
Humoral response | Allows your body to achieve immunity by encountering pathogens either randomly or on purpose. |