Which of the Formed Elements are Responsible for Specific Immunity

Question

Which of the formed elements are responsible for specific immunity?
A) neutrophils
B) monocytes
C) erythrocytes
D) lymphocytes
E) basophils

Accepted Answer

Lymphocytes are responsible for specific immunity. They include B cells, which produce antibodies, and T cells, which directly attack foreign substances. Neutrophils, monocytes, erythrocytes, and basophils do not play direct roles in specific immunity.