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Lymphokines are

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Chemical messengers from lymphocytes
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Antibodies
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Antigens
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Meshes of lymph node
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Solution

The correct option is B Chemical messengers from lymphocytes
  • Lymphokines are a typer of cytokines which are secreted by the lymphocytes (immune cell).
  • Cytokines are a type of small proteins secreted by cells of the immune system that helps in signalling and effects the behaviour of the neighbouring cells.
  • Lymphokines attract the other cells of the immune system such as macrophages and other lymphocytes to an infected site and activate them to prepare for an immune response.
  • They are secreted by the T-lymphocytes.
  • Lymphokines help the B- lymphocyte cells to produce antibodies.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Chemical messengers from lymphocytes'.

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