The lymphocytes capable of producing antibodies and can capture circulating antigens are known as

T-lymphocytes

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B-lymphocytes

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Large granular lymphocytes

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T-helper cells

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Solution

The correct option is B B-lymphocytes
B-lymphocytes are capable of producing antibodies and can capture circulating antigens. These are also known as B-cells. These are the cells of the adaptive immune system. T-lymphocytes are involved in cell-mediated immunity. Whereas B-lymphocytes are involved in humoral immunity.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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Consider the sequence of activities given below:

i. Lymphocytes produce antibodies

ii. Phagocytes engulf the antigen that have been "marked" by the antibodies

iii. Antigen enters the body

iv. Lymphocytes recognise antigen

v. Antibodies render the antigen harmless

Which of these is the correct order in which the above occur?

Which one of the following blood cells is involved in antibody production.
(a) B - lymphocytes (b) T - lymphocytes
(c) RBC (d) neutrophils

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