the substance that stimulates the white blood cells to produce antibodies is called a(n) ____________.

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Foreign substances such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa that invade our body are called antigens.
These antigens trigger the production of antibodies by the system as they stimulate the white blood cells(WBCs) for antibodies production.
Final Answer: The substance that stimulates the white blood cells to produce antibodies is called a(n) antigen____.

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