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Differentiate between the roles of B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes in generating immune responses.
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Principle of vaccination is bassed on the property of "memory" of the immune system. Taking one suitable example, justify the statement.

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Introduction to Lymphocytes:** - Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune system. They are primarily divided into two main types: B-lymphocytes (B cells) and T-lymphocytes (T cells). 2. **Role of B-Lymphocytes:** - B-lymphocytes are primarily responsible for **humoral immunity**. - They recognize specific antigens present on pathogens (like bacteria and viruses) and respond by producing and secreting antibodies. ...
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Give reasons : (ii) Vaccination is based on the property of memory of immune system.

The principle of immunisation or vaccination is based on which property of immune system

Read the following statements and select the right option : I. The spleen is a large bean-shaped organ, which mainly contains lymphocytes and phagocytic cells. II. The principal of vaccination is based on the property of memory of the immune system. III. The graft rejected or failure of organ transplantation is due to cell-mediated immunity . IV. The yellowish fluid colostrum has an abundant amount of lgA antibodies which provide active immunity to newborn babies.

Read the following statements and select the correct ones. (i) Vaccine is a preparation (or suspension ) of a dead/attenuated pathogen of a disease which on inoculation ( or injection ) into a healthy person, provides temporary/permanent active immunity by inducing antibodies formation. (ii) Immunisation is the process by which the body produces antibodies against the vaccine preventable diseases through administration of specific vaccines. (iii) The principle of immunisation or vaccination is based on the property of 'memory' of the immune system. iv) If a person is infected with some deadly microbes to which quick immune response is required; in that case, we need to directly inject the performed antibodies or antitoxins e.g., in case of tetanus.

The principle of immunisation is based mainy on which property of acquired immune system? (a) Specificity (b) Diversity (c) Discrimination (d) Memory

Read the given Statements regarding immunization and select the option that identifies the correct ones . I. The principal of vaccination is based on the memory of the immune system . II.The antibodies produced in the body against antigens neutralise the pathogenic agents before the actual infection. III. Hepatitis B vaccine is prepared by using a virus in recombination DNA technology. IV. Antibiotics are given directly in elicit a quick immune response.

Based on which property of immune system, mainly, the principle of vaccination was developed ?

Differentiate between B-cells and T-cells of the immune system. How do the B-cells respond to antigens?

Name the two special types of lymphocytes in humnas. How do they different in their roles in immune response?

Assertion : Principle of vaccination is based on the property of 'memory' of the immune system. Reason : In vaccination a preparation of antigenic protein of pathogens or inactivated/ weakened pathogen are introduced into the body.

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