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Life of a Cell: B Cells

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How is a virus stopped?  What defense does the body have against virions that infect cells and turn them into virion making factories?  The answer is B Cells.  The B Cells are the main weapon on a team of Helper T Cells, Killer T Cells, and Memory B Cells that work together to eliminate harmful viruses.   Support on Patreon for as little as $3 a month and gain access to custom worksheets.  

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One of the virions has come across a B Cell. This is the beginning of the resistance. B Cells are specialized defense units that are a virus' worst nightmare.

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