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evelyn o bentley

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Which cells are responsible for antibody production?
 
  a. Macrophages
  b. Monocytes
  c. Neutrophils
  d. Plasma cells

Question 2

Which of the following cells is described as a large cell with abundant cytoplasm containing minute granules, lacy chromatin, and an indented or curved nucleus?
 
  a. Monocyte
  b. Macrophage
  c. Lymphocyte
  d. Basophil



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The terminally differentiated B cell is the plasma cell; its function is to make and secrete specific antibody.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The description fits that of a monocyte. This is a transition cell found in blood; it becomes a macrophage once it enters tissue.



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