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After an initial infection, b-cells recognize the measles virus. How is this helpful in human immune response?.

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Answer: See Below

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B-cells function is to memorize the characteristics of the antigen that activated their parent B cell during initial infection such that if the memory B cell later encounters the same antigen, it triggers an accelerated and robust secondary immune response.

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The B-cells use this recognition to defend the body against other pathogens, such as bacteria.

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