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QWhat type of immune cells are able to quickly respond post any subsequent encounter with the same antigen?

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  • A Helper T Cells ✔ ✖
  • B Memory Cells ✔ ✖
  • C Plasma Cells ✔ ✖
  • D Basophil ✔ ✖
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Memory cells are a type of immune cell that are able to quickly respond post any subsequent encounter with the same antigen. Memory cells are generated after an initial encounter with an antigen, and are able to recognize and respond to the same antigen more quickly and effectively than the initial response. Memory cells are a key component of the adaptive immune system, and are responsible for providing long-term immunity to a pathogen.

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