An Activated T Cell Has Just Formed a Clone of Cells

Question

An activated T cell has just formed a clone of cells. The next thing that happens is _______.
A) antibodies are released
B) complement is produced
C) plasma cells secrete B cells
D) T cells differentiate

Accepted Answer

After an activated T cell forms a clone of cells, the next thing that happens is T cell differentiation. This process leads to the development of effector T cells, such as cytotoxic T cells and helper T cells, which carry out specific immune functions in response to the presence of a pathogen. Antibodies, complement, and plasma cells are all associated with the actions of B cells, which are a separate arm of the adaptive immune response.