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Plasma cells, also known as plasma B cells or plasmocytes are white blood cells that secrete large volumes of antibodies. They are transported by the blood plasma and the lymphatic system. Plasma cells are originated in the bone marrow, B cells differentiate into plasma cells that produce antibody molecules. Once released into the blood and lymph, these antibody molecules bind to the target antigen (foreign substance) and initiate its neutralization or destruction.

• Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is one of several forms of the antibody that are produced by vertebrates. 
• IgM is the largest antibody, and it is the first antibody to appear in the response to initial exposure to an antigen. 
• IgM can bind to complement component and activate the classical pathway, leading to opsonization of antigens and cytolysis (lysis of foreign cells).
  
• IgG is the most common type of antibody found in blood circulation. IgG molecules are created and released by plasma B cells. 
• Coating of IgG on pathogen surfaces (known as opsonization) allows their recognition and ingestion by phagocytic immune cells leading to the lysis of foreign cells.
  

B cells, also known as B lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell of the lymphocyte subtype. They function in the humoral immunity component of the adaptive immune system by secreting antibodies. B-cells bind to an antigen, receive help from a cognate helper T cell and differentiate into a plasma cell that secretes large amounts of antibodies.

During an active immune response, the body can produce a massive number of antibodies to combat pathogens. The estimate of 20 trillion is generally cited in immunological literature regarding the total number of antibody molecules produced daily.

An antibody is produced by plasma cell. This plasma cell /plasma B cells/effector B cell are white blood cells that secrete large volumes of antibodies. Plasma cell originates in the bone marrow. B cell differentiate into a plasma cell that produces antibody molecules. These are transported by the blood plasma and the lymphatic system. Once these are released into the blood and lymph, these antibody molecules bind to the target antigen and initiate its neutralization or destruction.

Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a type of antibody that has been found only in mammals. IgE is synthesised by plasma cells. IgE has an essential role in type I hypersensitivity (allergy) which includes allergic diseases, such as allergic asthma, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, food allergies, and specific types of chronic urticaria and atopic dermatitis.

An antibody, also known as an immunoglobulin is a large, Y-shaped protein produced mainly by plasma cells that is used by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses. Antibodies are secreted by B lymphocytes of the adaptive immune system, mostly by differentiated B cells called plasma cells. Lymphocyte is a type of WBC. Hence, Antibody is formed by WBC.

Globulins are immune molecules that are produced by the immune system in response to the invasion of the body of agents that are perceived by the system as being foreign. Gamma globulins belong to the class of globulins. Most significant globulins are immunoglobulins. Gamma globulins are synthesized in cells of the immune system known as lymphocytes, lymph nodes, lymph and plasma cells. 

Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is a type of antibody., representing approximately 75% of serum antibodies in humans, IgG is the most common type of antibody found in blood circulation. The primary immunoglobulin of the newborn is the maternal IgG as this is the only immunoglobulin to cross the placental barrier. Hence, IgG is the immunoglobulin which is found in the serum of newborn babies.