Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Lymphocyte that originates in the bone marrow and transforms into a plasma cell to secrete antibodies
A)adaptive immunity
B)adenoids
C)antigen
D)axillary nodes
E)B cell
F)cervical nodes
G)cytokines
H)cytotoxic T cell
I)dendritic cell
J)helper T cell

Question

Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Lymphocyte that originates in the bone marrow and transforms into a plasma cell to secrete antibodies
A)adaptive immunity
B)adenoids
C)antigen
D)axillary nodes
E)B cell
F)cervical nodes
G)cytokines
H)cytotoxic T cell
I)dendritic cell
J)helper T cell

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

B cells are lymphocytes that originate in the bone marrow and can transform into plasma cells to secrete antibodies.

Answer: A 
 Adaptive immunity is the ability of the body to recognize and respond to specific pathogens and to develop a memory of that response for future exposure.

Answer: C 
 An antigen is a substance that triggers an immune response and can stimulate the production of antibodies.

Answer: D 
 Axillary nodes are lymph nodes located in the armpit region.

Answer: F 
 Cervical nodes are lymph nodes located in the neck region.

Answer: G 
 Cytokines are proteins that are produced by immune cells and can act as signaling molecules to regulate the immune response.

Answer: H 
 Cytotoxic T cells are a type of T cell that can recognize and destroy infected or abnormal cells.

Answer: I 
 Dendritic cells are a type of antigen-presenting cell that can activate T cells and initiate an immune response.

Answer: J 
 Helper T cells are a type of T cell that can activate and coordinate various components of the immune response, including B cells and cytotoxic T cells.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings