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Antigen-presenting Cells: B and T cells

T cell by SEM

T cell by SEM

This scanning electron micrograph shows a T lymphocyte. T and B cells are indistinguishable by light microscopy, but can be differentiated experimentally by probing their surface receptors.

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    "Robert Bear and David Rintoul, Adaptive Immunity. December 10, 2013."
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