B-Lymphocyte (B Cell)

A type of white blood cell of the adaptive immune system that produces antibodies and plays a central role in humoral immunity.

Key Functions:

• Produces and secretes Antibodies.
• Presents antigens to T-helper cells.
• Develops into plasma cells and memory B cells.
• Mediates humoral immunity.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Antibody (produces)
• Immune System (key component)
• T-Helper Lymphocyte (interacts with)
• Lymphocyte (type of)
• Plasma Cell (differentiates into)