Chapter 41 - Immunology: Animal defense Systems - 41.4 - The Humoral Adaptive Response Involves Antibodies - 41.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 882: 1

B cells begin by synthesizing and presenting a receptor protein on their surface. When an antigen-activated B cell is activated, it gives rise to countless clones of plasma cells and memory cells, which release antibodies into the bloodstream.

B cells begin by synthesizing and presenting a receptor protein on their surface. When an antigen-activated B cell is activated, it gives rise to countless clones of plasma cells and memory cells, which release antibodies into the bloodstream.