What are B-cells and T-cells?
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B-cells and T-cells both are special type of white blood cells called Lymphocytes.
Explanation:
Both these cells perform basic function in immune system.
B-Lymphocytes:
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B-Lymphocytes recognise antigen and form plasma cell clone.
The plasma clone cells and liberate antibodies into the blood plasma and tissue fluid. -
The antibodies that on the surface of bacteria and speed up phagocytosis.
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Sometimes micro organism produce toxins. The antibodies produced antitoxin and neutralize these toxins. This is called humoral immune response .
T-Lymphocytes:
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T Lymphocytes recognise antigen and combat with them. The antigen maybe any foreign object like microorganism, foreign tissue in case of tissue transplant.
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The T-Lymphocytes directly kill antigen without producing antibodies. This is called cell mediated response.
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