Question

Which of the following cells of connective tissue produce antibodies?

• A. Mast cells
• B. Reticular cells
• C. Adipose cells
• D. Plasma cells

Answer 1

The correct option is D Plasma cells

• Mast cells residing in connective tissue mediate inflammatory responses.
• The reticular cells are a type of fibroblasts that synthesize type III collagen and produce reticular fibres.
• Adipose cells are the connective tissue cells which contain large globules of fat.
• Plasma cells are a type of white blood cells that produce antibodies.
• Thus, the correct answer is option (D), 'Plasma cells'.