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What is a B Cell?


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B-Cells:

  1. B-cells are also known as B-lymphocytes.
  2. B-cells are white blood cells that produce antibodies and play an important role in immunity.
  3. B-cells are a part of the immune system which develops from stem cells in the bone marrow.

Functions of B Cells:

  1. B-cells serve as regulatory cells and modulate cellular and hormonal responses.
  2. B-cells affect antimicrobial defenses and tissue inflammation.

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