Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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ISBN: 9781260259049
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 34, Problem 9WIO
Summary Introduction

To explain:

The reason whether a deficiency of T cells or a deficiency of B cells will be more dangerous for a human.

Concept Introduction:

T cells are of two types namely cytotoxic T cells and helper T cells. These cells are activated during the exposure of the foreign antigens which causes the development of the memory and effector cells. The B cells are also activated by the priming mechanism which forms the effector and memory cells.

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