Plasma cells ________.
A) have a great deal of rough endoplasmic reticulum reflecting the fact that they secrete a tremendous amount of protein (antibody)
B) are small so that they slip between endothelial cells of capillaries to fight infection in the surrounding tissues
C) have a great deal of rough endoplasmic reticulum to dispose of ingested pathogens
D) are large so that they can envelope their prey by phagocytosis

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Plasma cells are specialized B-cells that produce and secrete large amounts of protein, namely antibodies. These antibodies are important in the immune system's defense against pathogens. To support this protein synthesis, plasma cells have a large amount of rough endoplasmic reticulum.

Plasma Cells ________