Mmemory Lymphocytes And Immunisation
- Created by: george bardella
- Created on: 30-10-18 21:53
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- memory lymphocytes
- A memory lymphocyte is also known as a B lymphocyte.
- Creates antibodies to destroy pathogens.
- can spot pathogens because of their antigens (foreign proteins)
- you take a booster vaccination when younger for it to spot the pathogens original place,
- They are made in bone marrow like adult stem cells are.
- They produce plasma cells that form antibodies.
- they last for a very long time in the body and sometimes stay forever.
- they trigger production in the antibodies if reinfection occurs.
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