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State the main function of lymphocytes of blood?


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Lymphocytes:

  1. Lymphocytes are a variety of white blood cells that originate in the bone marrow.
  2. They are lymphoid cells, consisting of B-cells and T-cells.

Functions of Lymphocytes :
1. Lymphocytes stimulate white blood cells that attack germs and remove foreign bodies from the cells.

2. Lymphocytes play an important role in the immune system of the human body.

3. The T-lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes act as a natural defense guard to fight against diseases.

4. The antibodies in the lymphocytes help to protect against infections.


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