OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF IMMUNOLOGY
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Detailed explanation-1: -Lymphocytes are cells that circulate in your blood that are part of the immune system. There are two main types lymphocytes: T cells and B cells. B cells produce antibody molecules that can latch on and destroy invading viruses or bacteria.
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: -Known as white blood cells, they travel to different areas of the body, depending on where they’re needed. They develop from hematopoietic stem cells, which are produced in our bone marrow. What are the functions of lymphocytes? Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cells.