Which cell type is responsible for antibody production?

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Which cell type is responsible for antibody production?

Antibody production is carried out by plasma cells. These are specialized mature B lymphocytes that, after activation by a specific antigen, differentiate into plasma cells and start secreting large amounts of antibodies (immunoglobulins) into the blood and lymph. This antibody production is the body’s targeted defense against pathogens, helping to neutralize invaders and mark them for attack by other immune cells. The other options don’t produce antibodies: mast cells release mediators like histamine involved in allergic responses; capillaries are blood vessels that transport fluids and cells; nerve endings are sensory receptors.

Antibody production is carried out by plasma cells. These are specialized mature B lymphocytes that, after activation by a specific antigen, differentiate into plasma cells and start secreting large amounts of antibodies (immunoglobulins) into the blood and lymph. This antibody production is the body’s targeted defense against pathogens, helping to neutralize invaders and mark them for attack by other immune cells. The other options don’t produce antibodies: mast cells release mediators like histamine involved in allergic responses; capillaries are blood vessels that transport fluids and cells; nerve endings are sensory receptors.

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