Question
Biology Question on Animal Tissues
Which of the following cells of connective tissue secrete antibodies ?
A
mast cells
B
reticular cells
C
adipose cells
D
plasma cells
Answer
plasma cells
Explanation
Solution
Plasma cells (also called plasma B cells) are cells of the immune system that secrete large amounts of antibodies. They differentiate from B cells upon stimulation by an antigen and are the principal effector cells involved in humoral immunity.