Most antibodies are produced in the________________?
Correct answer: D. Spleen and the lymph nodes
- A. Heart and the liver
- B. Brain and the meninges
- C. Thymus and the appendix
- D. Spleen and the lymph nodes
Explanation
Antibody-producing B cells and plasma cells are concentrated in secondary lymphoid organs, especially the spleen and lymph nodes. The thymus is mainly involved in T-cell maturation, not bulk antibody production.
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