Human Biology, 14 Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 - Adaptive Immune Defenses - Check Your Progress - Page 142: 3

Answer

Lymphocytes, B cells and T cells, are blood cells of the adaptive defense. B cells are derived from the bone marrow and produces antibodies against pathogens. T cells mature in the thymus and directly destroys the pathogens.

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Lymphocytes, B cells and T cells, are blood cells of the adaptive defense. B cells are derived from the bone marrow and produces antibodies against pathogens. T cells mature in the thymus and directly destroys the pathogens.
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