What is the name given to the antibodies produced by plasma cells?

The antibodies produced by plasma cells are referred to as immunoglobulins. Immunoglobulins are a critical component of the immune system, functioning as antibodies that bind to specific antigens to neutralize pathogens or mark them for destruction by other immune cells. They play a key role in the body’s defense mechanisms against infections and are vital for adaptive immunity.

Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell that arises from the differentiation of B cells. When B cells encounter an antigen, they can transform into plasma cells, which then produce large quantities of immunoglobulins specific to the encountered antigen. This process ensures that the immune system can recognize and respond to pathogens effectively.

In contrast to immunoglobulins, antigens are substances that provoke an immune response, histamine is a chemical involved in immune responses and inflammation, and Pseudomonas refers to a genus of bacteria. Each of these terms relates to the immune system but does not specifically represent the antibodies produced by plasma cells.