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T helper cells

T helper cells are co-ordinator cells.

T helper cells are co-ordinator cells. They give instructions to other cells by secreting certain proteins, called cytokines. T helper cells are responsible for activating other immune cells. Each T helper cell can only recognise one antigen.

Acknowledgement: David Darling

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