MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. There are two main types of lymphocytes: B cells and T cells. The B cells produce antibodies that are used to attack invading bacteria, viruses, and toxins.

Detailed explanation-2: -What do lymphocytes do? Lymphocytes help your body’s immune system fight cancer and foreign viruses and bacteria (antigens). Lymphocytes help your immune system remember every antigen it comes in contact with. After an encounter, some lymphocytes turn into memory cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Foreign substances to which lymphocytes respond are called pathogens. Lymphocytes such as the B-cells and T-cells are immune cells that are highly important in adaptive immunity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lymphocytes are one of the main types of immune cells. Lymphocytes are divided mainly into B and T cells. B lymphocytes produce antibodies-proteins (gamma globulins) that recognize foreign substances (antigen) and attach themselves to them.

Detailed explanation-5: -Through receptor molecules on their surfaces, lymphocytes are able to bind antigens (foreign substances or microorganisms that the host recognizes as “nonself”) and help remove them from the body.