ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY COMM COLL PHILADELPHIA
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY COMM COLL PHILADELPHIA
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ISBN: 9781323360989
Author: MARTINI & NATH
Publisher: PEARSON
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Plasma cells are also known as plasmocytes or effector B (bone marrow-derived) cells. When B cells are activated, they give rise to daughter cells. These daughter cells evolve into memory B cells and plasma cells. Plasma cells are capable of secreting antibodies that neutralize pathogen.

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