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Which of the following types of cells produce and release antibodies?

A. Cytotoxic T-cells

B. Helper T-cells

C. Natural killer cells

D. Plasma B cells

Answer Explanation:

Lymphocytes fall into two classes B cells and T cells. The B cells are responsible for producing antibodies that attack foreign particles on the body. Some B cells become plasma cells.

Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes kill target cells with specific antigens while Helper T cells are responsible for activating both B lymphocytes and cytotoxic T cells. Neutrophils release cytokines that attract other defending cells to the sites of infection

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7

  • Q #1: Which of the following types of cells produce and release antibodies?

    A. Cytotoxic T-cells

    B. Helper T-cells

    C. Natural killer cells

    D. Plasma B cells

    Answer Explanation

    Lymphocytes fall into two classes B cells and T cells. The B cells are responsible for producing antibodies that attack foreign particles on the body. Some B cells become plasma cells.

    Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes kill target cells with specific antigens while Helper T cells are responsible for activating both B lymphocytes and cytotoxic T cells. Neutrophils release cytokines that attract other defending cells to the sites of infection

  • Q #2: The taking in of antigen and digesting it for later presentation is called ________

    A. antigen presentation

    B. antigen processing

    C. endocytosis

    D. exocytosis

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #3: Which of the following chemicals is released by one type of immune cell to directly activate another type of immune cell?

    A. Perforin

    B. Granzymes

    C. Lysozymes

    D. Cytokines

    Answer Explanation

    Perforin is released by killer cells of the immune system and is responsible in destroying target cells while granzymes are responsible for inducing death of virus-infected and other harmful cells. Lysozymes are responsible for protecting us by killing or attacking the cell walls of the bacteria. Cytokines are small proteins that help in regulating the growth and activity of other cells of the immune system and blood.