Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 41 - Immunology: Animal defense Systems - 41.1 - Animals Use Innate and Adaptive Mechanisms for Defense - 41.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 871: 2

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Lymphocytes and phagocytes represent the two families of white blood cells. Lymphocytes include B cells and T cells, which are not phagocytic. Phagocytes function by engulfing and destroying pathogens, often targeting those that have been marked by antigens.

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Lymphocytes and phagocytes represent the two families of white blood cells. Lymphocytes include B cells and T cells, which are not phagocytic. Phagocytes function by engulfing and destroying pathogens, often targeting those that have been marked by antigens.
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