Which of the Following Statements About Humoral Immunity Is False

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about humoral immunity is false?

• A) Humoral immunity involves B cells making antibodies.
• B) Plasma B cells produce specific antibodies.
• C) Humoral immunity begins when an APC in lymphoid tissue displays an epitope from its environment on an MHC protein.
• D) Humoral immunity is also called cell-mediated immunity.

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