THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
IMMUNE RESPONSE
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Neutrophil
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Lymphocyte
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Monocyte
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Macrophage
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Detailed explanation-1: -Before birth and throughout childhood, the thymus is instrumental in the production and maturation of T-lymphocytes or T cells, a specific type of white blood cell that protects the body from certain threats, including viruses and infections.
Detailed explanation-2: -The T and B lymphocytes (T and B Cells) are involved in the acquired or antigen-specific immune response given that they are the only cells in the organism able to recognize and respond specifically to each antigenic epitope.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lymphocytes develop in the thymus and bone marrow (yellow), which are therefore called central (or primary) lymphoid organs.
Detailed explanation-4: -T lymphocytes are cells that are programmed to recognize, respond to and remember antigens.