Question

lepra cell is a plasma cell?

Answer 1

Lepra cell is that type of cell which contains acid -fast bacilli and also have foamy cytoplasm.

Answer 2

Yes, lepra is a plasma cell.

Features of plasma cell are as follows:-

1. It will be amoeboid in structure.

2. Shape of the nucleus in them will be rounded.

3. Radial rows which is also called as spokes are arranged in the nucleus. This is known as Cart wheel cells.

4. All these types of cells are generated from the lymphocytes.

5. They take part in the production of antibodies.

6. They are also helpful in transportation of the antibodies as well.