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State the main function of the lymphocytes of blood.


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Lymphocytes

  1. Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cells present in the blood and lymph of our body.
  2. They are responsible for adaptive or acquired immunity.

The main functions of the lymphocytes of blood are:-

  1. They produce cells called antibodies against foreign invaders called antigens which enter our body.
  2. They are a part of the immune system and they help in providing protection against the infectious diseases.

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