Which immune cells are primarily responsible for the adaptive immune response?
Correct Answer: B and T lymphocytes
- Step 1: Understand that the immune system has two main parts: the innate immune response and the adaptive immune response.
- Step 2: Know that the adaptive immune response is the part of the immune system that learns and remembers specific pathogens.
- Step 3: Identify the key cells involved in the adaptive immune response, which are called lymphocytes.
- Step 4: Recognize that there are two main types of lymphocytes: B lymphocytes (B cells) and T lymphocytes (T cells).
- Step 5: Understand that B cells are responsible for producing antibodies that target specific pathogens.
- Step 6: Learn that T cells help in various ways, including killing infected cells and helping B cells produce antibodies.
- Step 7: Conclude that both B and T lymphocytes work together to provide specific immunity against pathogens.
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