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Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms: Human Body Systems
Humoral Response
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Humoral Response
The humoral response is part of your immune system that uses special proteins called antibodies to fight harmful invaders like bacteria and viruses. These antibodies are made by white blood cells called B cells. When a new germ enters the body, B cells recognize...
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The humoral response is an immune response that protects the body using antibodies.
When a virus or bacterium enters the body, special white blood cells called Helper T cells recognize it as a threat.
They send signals to another group of cells, the B cells, telling them to make antibodies.
Once activated, the B cell multiplie...
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