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A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell in the vertebrate immune system.They have many functions depending on the type such as secretion of antibodies, Immunoregulation and cytotoxicity, Lysis of virally infected cells such as tumor cells and allografts and they release cytokines and growth factors that regulate other immune cells
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∙ 14y agoLymphocytes are the second most common leukocytes which comprise 20 to 40% of the leukocytes in the blood. Lymphocytes, which are also known as natural killer cells, are also special lymphocytes that can recognize a pathogen by the antigens on its cell wall and it will release chemicals to destroy it. These natural killer cells can recognize a pathogen before it is coated with antibodies or complement proteins.
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∙ 10y agoTo Prevent Harmful pathogens from gaining access to the bloodstream
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∙ 16y agoThey are specialized white blood cells, leukocytes, that become active during an immune response of the body.
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∙ 15y agomain purpose is fighting infections, bacterial, viral, also play a role in Allergies.
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∙ 12y agothe main function of lympocytes is to fight against the foreign antigens
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It has white blood cells that protects the body’s against pathogens disease carrying agents.
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What is the main function of B lymphocytes?
IMPORTANCE OF B LYMPHOCYTES: 1.b lymphocytes play important role in humeral immune response. 2.they secretes antibodies. 3.they differentiate into memory and plasma cells.
Is the primary function of lymphocytes to circulate oxygen to tissue?
No, the primary function of lymphocytes is to neutralize pathogens.
What are the main two types of lymphocytes?
T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes
What has the function of immune defense and phagocytosis?
lymphocytes
What is the primary function of the lymphocytes?
Body immunity.
Function of T-Lymphocytes?
T- lymphocytes are the "Generals of the immune system" and direct much of the immune response. Their biggest role is in telling B lymphocytes to make antibodies but they also have other functions.
Which organ has the chief function of production of lymphocytes and plasma cells?
The Spleen
What is the function of B Lymphocytes?
IMPORTANCE OF B LYMPHOCYTES: 1.b lymphocytes play important role in humeral immune response. 2.they secretes antibodies. 3.they differentiate into memory and plasma cells.
A primary function of lymphocytes is to?
Lymphocytes are also known as the white blood cells. They are primarily used to fight infection.
What is the two main type of white blood cells?
Lymphocytes and Phagocytes
The main function of thymosin is to help regulate the body's biological clock?
No. Thymosin stimulates the development and differentiation of T lymphocytes. They also regulate immune system by stimulating other kinds of immune cells.
What is the function of marrow cavity in skeletal system?
Bone marrow makes blood cells and lymphocytes.
