Memory B cells do NOT differentiate into plasma cells UNLESS they are __________.

a. stimulated by passive immunization
b. exposed to the same antigen a second time
c. stimulated by active immunization
d. initially subjected to a specific antigen


Answer: b. exposed to the same antigen a second time

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