When describing humoral immunity to a group of nursing students, which of the following would the instructor most likely include? Select all that apply
A) B lymphocytes are involved.
B) An antigen-antibody response occurs.
C) An immunity that is independent of cell-mediated immunity occurs.
D) T lymphocytes are activated.
E) The immunity protects the body against bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
Ans: A, B
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Humoral immunity involves the action of B lymphocytes and protects the body against bacterial and viral infections. Humoral immunity is based on the antigen-antibody response. Humoral immunity is interdependent with cell-mediated immunity. Cell-mediated immunity involves the action of T lymphocytes and protects against bacterial, viral, and fungal infection.
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