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The primary difference between the B cells and the T cells is that the B-cells secrete antibodies against a pathogen while the cytotoxic T-cells eliminate the cells that are infected by the pathogens.

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Which statement best describes the difference between responses of effector B cells (plasma cells) and those of cytotoxic T cells? (A) B cells confer active immunity;cytotoxic T cells confer passive immunity. (B) B cells respond the first time a pathogen is present; cytotoxic T cells respond subsequent times. (C) B cells secrete antibodies against a pathogen; cytotoxic T cells kill pathogen-infected host cells. (D) B cells carry out the cell-mediated response; cytotoxic T cells carry out the humoral response.
Which characteristic is associated with passive artificial immunity?a. long-term protection duration b. requires several days to develop protection c. immediate protection d. creation of memory in response to antigen exposure
. Which does NOT describe humoral immunity? Group of answer choices a. Antibodies are secreted by T-helper cells b. Humoral immunity is effective against circulating toxins c. Some B cells become memory cells d. cytotoxic t cells can make antibodies
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