Which outcome occurs when B-cell receptors become insensitive?

💡 Explanation

Reduced B-cell receptor sensitivity diminishes B-cell activation which depends on crosslinking surface-bound immunoglobulin; this causes impaired antibody-mediated immune response. Therefore immune protection is lowered rather than allergy or red blood cell production because receptor mechanisms are compromised, not specific blood components.

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