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Effector cells Definition:

  • Effector cells are short-lived cells that take effect immediately against the antigen and any pathogens producing that antigen.

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Effector cells Notes:

An effector cell is any of various types of cell that actively responds to a stimulus and effects some change (brings it about). Examples of effector cells include the muscle, gland or organ cell capable of responding to a stimulus at the terminal end of an efferent nerve fiber, Plasma cells, effector B cells, Fibroblasts, mast cells etc.

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