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B lymphocytes (B cells) are the white blood cells that give rise to plasma cells, which are responsible for producing antibodies. When B cells encounter a specific antigen, they can differentiate into plasma cells, which secrete large quantities of antibodies tailored to that antigen. This process is essential for the adaptive immune response, providing long-lasting immunity against pathogens.

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What are specialized white blood cells that produce antibodies coded to destory specific antigens?

plasma cells


What medical term specialized white blood cells that produce antibodies coded to specific antigens?

all wbc produce antibodies to attach the the pathogens antigens.


What are specialized white blood cells that produce antibodies coded to destroy specific antigens?

the B-cells.


What are B cells plasma cells and antibodies a part of?

B cells, plasma cells, and antibodies are all part of the immune system. B cells are a type of white blood cell that produce antibodies when activated by antigens. Plasma cells are a mature form of B cells that secrete large amounts of antibodies. Antibodies are proteins produced by B cells that help to neutralize pathogens and foreign substances in the body.


A person with type A blood has antibodies to?

Type A blood will produce antibodies against B antigens.


What type of white blood cells make antibodies?

There are two types of white blood cell. The kind which secrete antibodies to kill microbes are called lymphocytes. The other type, which engulf microorganisms, are called phagocytes.*Specifically, the type of lymphocyte (white blood cell) that produces antibodies would be plasma cells. After a B cell (a type of lymphocyte) undergoes clonal selection, the result is the formation of a clone of B cells that consists of plasma cells and memory B cells. Plasma cells secrete antibodies and memory B cells do not secrete antibodies.


What Secretes a copious amount of antibodies into the blood?

Plasma cells


Does plasma determine a person's blood type?

Yes, plasma plays a role in determining a person's blood type. Blood type is classified based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells, as well as antibodies present in the plasma. For instance, individuals with type A blood have A antigens on their red blood cells and B antibodies in their plasma. Therefore, both the antigens on the cells and the antibodies in the plasma contribute to defining a person's blood type.


Do red blood cells produce anitbodies?

No. Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen around the body. Antibodies are produced by a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell.


What is the function of the plasma cell?

produce antibodies Plasma cells are antibody-manufacturing cells derived from B lymphocytes, following their activation by an antigen. They are responsible for humoral immunity - immunity conferred by antibodies present in the blood plasma. Plasma cells are capable of synthesising and secreting antibodies at a rate of 2000 molecules per second. Each cell will only synthesise and secrete one type of antibody. This antibody will bind specifically to the antigen that initially activated the precursor B lymphocyte. Plasma cells will synthesise and secrete antibody molecules over their short life span of 4 to 5 days. The secreted antibodies circulate in the blood or lymph and bind to their complementary antigen, thus marking them for destruction by other mechanisms.


Does plasma cells eat invading antigens?

Yes. White blood cells eat the living and nonliving antigens that has entered in your body. They produce antibodies as a result.


Which cells make antibodies?

B lymphocytes are the white blood cells that produce plasma cells that produce antibodies. Antibodies are special proteins that recognize foreign materials and help the body destroy or neutralize them. The type of white blood cell that secretes antibodies to kill microorganisms is called lymphocytes. The other kind of white blood cell is called the phagocyte, which kills pathogens by engulfing them (basically, "eating" the microbe).