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  • B lymphocytes secrete free antibodies, which provide immunity to viruses
  • T lymphocytes are coated with bound antibodies, they provide immunity to foreign cells
  • macrophages generally eat debris, but when activated by lymphocytes they concentrate on eating whatever matches the type of antibody the lymphocyte makes
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Q: What is the difference between a lymphocyte and a macrophage?
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