Cellular
Characteristics - Lymphs
General Characteristics:
1.Lymphocytic
cells
˜Primary
function is surveillance
˜Three
distinct classes of lymphocytes:
eB lymphocytes
- have $ antigen
eT lymphocytes
- have 2 antigen
eNull
lymphocytes - lack $
and 2 antigens
(NK cells)
˜Unique
features of lymphocytes:
eB lymphocytes
-
Urecognizes native antigen configuration
Urequires Thelper cell interaction
eT lymphocytes
-
Urecognizes processed antigen
Urequires MHC
interaction
