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Question
Explain the relationship between B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes developing an immune response.
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Solution
Relationship between B Lymphocytes and T Lymphocytes in developing an immune response like :
(i) The primary and secondary immune responses are carried out with the help of T & B Lymphocytes.
(ii) B Lymphocytes produce an army of proteins i.e. antibodies in response to pathogens into our blood to fight with them.
(iii) The T Lymphocytes do not secrete antibodies but help B Lymphocytes to produce them.
(iv) Humoral immune response is mediated by B Lymphocytes.
(v) Cell mediated immune response is mediated by T Lymphocytes.
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