How does humoral immunity protect the body?
1 Answer
In humoral immune response, first the B cells mature in the bone marrow and gain B cell receptors which are displayed in large number on the cell surface.
Explanation:
These membrane bound protein complexes have antibodies which are specific for antigen detection. Each B cell has a unique antibody that binds with an antigen. The matured B cells migrate from bone marrow to lymph nodes or other lymphatic organs, where they begin to encounter pathogens.
Humoral immunity is the aspect of immunity that is mediated by macromolecules found in extracellular fluids such as antibodies, complement proteins and certain antimicrobial peptides. It refers to antibody production and the accessory processes that accompany it.
An incompatible blood transfusion causes a transfusion reaction, which is mediated by the humoral immune response.
