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What are the Cells of Immune System? (Basic Immune Cells)
Lymphocytes are the central cells of immune system, responsible for acquired immunity & the immunologic attributes of diversity, specificity, many and self/non-self recognition. It constitutes 20% to 40% of the body’s WBC and 99% of the cells in the lymph. The lymphocytes can be broadly subdivided into three populations – B-cells, T-cells, Null cells-on the […]
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Basic Elements of Immunity and Types of Immunity
The term Immunity is defined as the resistance shown by the host against the adverse effects caused by microbes and their toxic products. In vertebrates, two types of defense mechanisms work together to contact infection.
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