HUMAN ANAT+CNCT+POLLEV LBCC >IC<
HUMAN ANAT+CNCT+POLLEV LBCC >IC<
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781259349461
Author: McKinley
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 24, Problem 6WYL
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The functions of the different types of T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes.

Introduction:

T-lymphocytes are one of the crucial parts of the immune system. They play the main role in the immune response. B-lymphocytes are white blood cells which contain various antigen receptors. These antigen receptors respond to a particular antigen and produce antibodies which act against that particular antigen.

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