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==T-Cell Dependent and Independent Responses==
==T-Cell Dependent and Independent Responses==
There are two types of B cell response to antigen. The T cell independent response does not require T cell help and the T cell dependent response does require T cell help.
There are two types of B cell response to antigen; one is dependant and the other independant of T cell interaction.
===T-Cell Independent Response===
===T-Cell Independent Response===
[[Image:T Cell Independent Diagram.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Diagram of the T Cell Independent Repsonse - Copyright nabrown RVC]]
[[Image:T Cell Independent Diagram.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Diagram of the T Cell Independent Repsonse - Copyright nabrown RVC]]
*Does not require T cell help
*Does not require T cell help
*Activation of B cells by '''non-protinaceous antigens'''
*Activation of B cells by '''non-protinaceous antigens'''
===T-Cell Dependent Response===
===T-Cell Dependent Response===
[[Image:T cell Dependent Response Diagram.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Diagram showing the T cell dependent response (primary and secondary phases) - Copyright nabrown RVC]]
[[Image:T cell Dependent Response Diagram.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Diagram showing the T cell dependent response (primary and secondary phases) - Copyright nabrown RVC]]
*Response to '''protinaceous antigens'''
*Response to '''protinaceous antigens'''
*Needs T cell help to respond appropriately
*Needs T cell help to respond appropriately