Memory cells are responsible for the secondary immune response; upon reinfection, they rapidly divide and differentiate into plasma cells, quickly producing a large quantity of antibodies.
- responsible for secondary immune response - when pathogen reinfects, rapidly undergo mitosis - differentiate into plasma cells - rapidly secrete large amount of antibodies
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