To determine: The effects of significant reduction of macrophages in the body.
Introduction: A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work collectively to protect the body and fight against the pathogens or foreign substances is called the immune system. Immune cells are the cells that actively participate in the defense mechanism initiated by the immune systems. One such major type of immune cells is lymphocytes.
To determine: Whether a significant decrease of macrophage or of memory B cells would have a greater effect on the immune system.
Introduction: A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work collectively to protect the body and fight against the pathogens or foreign substances is called the immune system. Immune cells are the cells that actively participate in the defense mechanism initiated by the immune systems. One such major type of immune cells is lymphocytes.
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