Question

Lymphocytes are actually:

a. red blood cells

b. white blood cells

c. neurons

d. cell nuclei

Answer 1

Answer: B. A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell that makes up 20-40% of the total white blood cells in our bodies. Our bodies utilize lymphocyte to determine the specificity of the immune systems response. Lymphocytes originate in the stem cells of our bone marrow and are considered “b cells”, those which migrate to the thalmus are called t cells.

Answer 2

The Correct Answer Is White Blood Cells.

A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. There are two main types of lymphocytes: B cells and T cells. The B cells produce antibodies that are used to attack invading bacteria, viruses, and toxins.