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responses and the defense of the body. There are three major types
VetBooks.ir of lymphocyte. These are: innate lymphoid cells that play a role in
innate immunity, T cells that regulate adaptive immunity and are
responsible for cell-mediated immune responses, and B cells that
are responsible for antibody production. Within these major types
are many subpopulations, each with different characteristics and
functions. This chapter reviews the structure and properties of these
lymphocytes and some important subpopulations.
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