All of the following are true of the primary response of humoral immunity, except that it A) requires B cell differentiation into plasma cells. B) circulating antibodies undergo a gradual, sustained rise. C) peaks 1 to 2 weeks after the initial exposure. D) is delayed by the memory cell stage. E) depends on antigen triggering the appropriate B cell.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The primary response of humoral immunity is not delayed by the memory cell stage; rather, memory cells are produced during the primary response to provide a faster and more robust response upon subsequent exposures.

All of the Following Are True of the Primary Response