When activated T-helper cells bind to B-lymphocytes displaying the T-cell antigen and release cytokines they cause the B-lymphocyte to

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When T-helper cells bind to B-lymphocytes displaying the T-cell antigen and release cytokines, it causes the B-lymphocyte to become activated and differentiate into memory cells. Additionally, the activated B-cell begins making specific antibody in response to the cytokine signaling from the T-helper cell. Therefore, both choices a and b are correct. It is not appropriate to choose choice c as anergy refers to a state of unresponsiveness induced in T or B cells when they encounter antigen without appropriate co-stimulatory signals.

When Activated T-Helper Cells Bind to B-Lymphocytes Displaying the T-Cell