The immune system is divided into humoral and cellular mechanisms. B cells are known for their role in humoral immunity by secreting antibodies against various pathogens, and T cells are responsible for cell-mediated immunity by killing intracellular organisms. T cells are also necessary in the maturation of B cells into antibody secreting plasma cells.
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