Plasma cells
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What percentage of plasma cells in the adult human body are in mucosal tissue?
80% of plasma cells in the adult human body are in mucosal tissue.
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What do plasma cells secrete to neutralize pathogens at mucosal surfaces?
Plasma cells secrete large amounts of immunoglobulins to neutralize pathogens, most commonly IgA, but also IgM, IgG, and IgE.
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How are immunoglobulins produced by plasma cells in the lamina propria transported to the mucosal surface?
Immunoglobulins produced by plasma cells in the lamina propria are transported to the mucosal surface by transcytosis.
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