An Immune System Cell Called the Plasma Cell Produces Thousands

question 12

Multiple Choice

An immune system cell called the plasma cell produces thousands of antibodies per second for release into the body.What type of intracellular structure would you expect to be very prominent within the cell?

• A)nucleus
• B)microtubules
• C)peroxisome
• D)endoplasmic reticulum

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Definitions:

Pharynx

The pharynx is a musculomembranous tube that connects the nasal and oral cavities to the esophagus and larynx, serving as a passageway for air and food.

Palatine Tonsils

Lymphatic tissue located on either side of the throat that helps protect the body from respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.

Oral Cavity

The mouth, or the beginning of the digestive tract, which comprises structures such as the lips, teeth, and tongue.

Nasopharynx

The upper part of the pharynx, connecting the nasal cavity above the soft palate.