WK04 - Viral Infection

Cards (5)

  • The viral antigen is presented by an infected host cell/antigen-presenting cell.
  • A specific B-lymphocyte is activated by the viral antigen/T-Helper cell.
  • The B lymphocyte is stimulated to undergo clonal expansion by mitosis.
  • B plasma cells and B memory cells are produced.
  • B plasma cells produce antibodies specific to the viral antigen.