The White Blood Cells Primarily Responsible for Adaptive Immunity Are

Question

The white blood cells primarily responsible for adaptive immunity are
A) NK lymphocytes and neutrophils.
B) B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes.
C) macrophages and eosinophils.
D) macrophages and neutrophils.
E) neutrophils and dendritic cells.

Accepted Answer

B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes are responsible for adaptive immunity as they are able to recognize and respond to specific antigens, and have the ability to "remember" the response for future encounters with the same antigen. NK lymphocytes, neutrophils, macrophages, eosinophils, and dendritic cells are all involved in immune responses but do not primarily drive adaptive immunity.