Question

What is a T4 lymphocyte?

Answer 1

Lymphocytes:

1. Lymphocytes are types of white blood cells and are considered the chief cells for the body's immunity.
2. Helper cells, sometimes referred to as T4 lymphocytes are a subset of lymphocytes.

Functions of T4 lymphocytes:

1. These cells coordinate the immune response and boost the activity of killer T-cells (cells that eradicate pathogens) and B-cells (antibody and immunoglobulin producers).
2. T-lymphocytes are a type of lymphocyte made in the bone marrow.
3. T4-lymphocytes (also known as T4-Helper Cells or CD4+ Cells) are primarily responsible for controlling the body's immunological responses.