Study Guide for Campbell Biology
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
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Chapter 43, Problem 14TYK
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The immune system includes phagocytes (immune cells), antibodies, and small proteins called complement. The complement proteins enhance the activity of immune cells and antibody. The antibodies are proteins secreted by plasma cells. B cells or B lymphocytes are a type of leukocytes found in plasma.
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