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| − | : [[Lymphocyte]]s produce [[Antibody|antibodies]] which attach themselves to [[pathogen]]s to make it easier for the [[phagocyte]]s to engulf them | + | : [[Lymphocyte]]s produce [[Antibody|antibodies]] which attach themselves to [[pathogen]]s to either damage, destroy or to make it easier for the [[phagocyte]]s to engulf them. |
| + | : [[Lymphocyte]]s also produce [[antitoxin]]s to cancel out the effects of [[toxic]] [[chemical]]s made by the [[pathogen]]s. | ||
Revision as of 19:24, 11 November 2018
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A drawing of a lymphocyte.
Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell.
About Lymphocytes
- Lymphocytes produce antibodies which attach themselves to pathogens to either damage, destroy or to make it easier for the phagocytes to engulf them.
- Lymphocytes also produce antitoxins to cancel out the effects of toxic chemicals made by the pathogens.