Practice mode Immunity

Why is the secondary immune response faster and stronger than the primary response?

Correct answer C. Memory cells formed during the first exposure are already present

Explanation

During the primary response memory B and T cells are produced. On re-exposure they rapidly proliferate, producing more antibody, mainly IgG, after a much shorter lag.

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