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Primary Immune Deficiency

B cells | T cells | Phagocytes (Macrophage) | Complement system

T Cells

T cells are responsible for disease resistance. There are three types of T cells, each with a special purpose.

Helper T cells detect infection and get the other cells of the immune system ready to do battle. Helper T cells also tell B cells to produce antibodies.
Cytotoxic T cells directly attack viruses and virus-infected cells.
Suppressor T cells tell the immune system when the battle with the infectious pathogens is over and to stop fighting.

The Function of T cells