Lymphocytes and Lymphocytopenia | Lymphatic System
Lymphocytes are the primary cells of the immune system and are found within the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems, as well as within the interstitial spaces of the body. When a lymphocyte encounters a pathogen it will initiate an immune response. This brain builder focuses on the 3 types of lymphocytes: T cells, B cells, and NK cells. Lymphocytes play an important part in specific, also referred to as acquired, immunity. This video also cover lymphocytosis and lymphocytopenia.
At the end of this video, watch the lymphocytopenia case study and see the information in this video applied to a patient!
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