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Human lymphocyte

Diagram of a typical T-cell antigen receptor showing its structure embedded in the T-cell membrane, with labeled alpha and beta chains, antigen-binding site, variable and constant domains, carbohydrates, hinge region, disulfide bond, and cytoplasm.

Clonal selection of a B cell

Immune stimulation by activated helper T cells

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