File: B cell activation.png
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Description: When a B cell encounters its triggering antigen, it gives rise to many large cells known as plasma cells. Every plasma cell is essentially a factory for producing an antibody. Each of the plasma cells descended from a given B cell manufactures millions of identical antibody molecules and pours them into the bloodstream.
Source: The Immune System (pdf)
Date: NIH Publication No. 03–5423, September 2003 (modifications: September 4, 2006)
Author: Template drawing and caption from "The Immune System". Any modifcations, made by myself are released into the public domain.
Permission: Original work of the US Federal Government - public domain
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