Explain Why Memory B Cells Are More Efficient at Responding

question 56

Essay

Explain why memory B cells are more efficient at responding to pathogens than are naive B cells.

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Definitions:

Prenatal Care

Medical and healthcare provided to expectant mothers during pregnancy to ensure the health of both the mother and the fetus.

Rubella

A viral infection that can cause retardation and heart disease in the embryo. Also called German measles.

Birth Defects

Physical or biochemical abnormalities present at birth that can cause physical or mental disability.

Pregnancy

The condition of carrying one or more embryos or fetuses in the womb, typically lasting about 40 weeks in humans from the last menstrual period to childbirth.