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What are the functions of b cells and t cells?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Lymphocytes: T cells, different types, master the specific immune system, while B cells mainly produce different types of antibodies, under the the control T cells, to fight invading microorganisms and/or invading antigens, just simply put for a very complex system (the immune system)

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Answered 3/8/2015

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