B-Cells vs T-Cells Difference between B Cells and T Cells: Lymphocytes are the key cells of the immune system and they are responsible for the adaptive immune response of an organism. They are also responsible many of the immunological characteristics such as specificity, diversity, memory and self/non-self recognition. Lymphocytes constitute […]
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Immunoglobulins (Antibodies): Structure, Characteristics and Functions
In the previous post, we have discussed the introductory features of antibodies. There we have also discussed the reason for calling Antibodies (Ab) as Immunoglobulins (Ig). In this lesson, we will see the detailed account on Immunoglobulin Structure and Function. What are Immunoglobulins (Ig)? As we discussed earlier, the Antibodies […]
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Difference between Antibody and Immunoglobulin
Antibodies vs Immunoglobulins All Antibodies are Immunoglobulins but all Immunoglobulins are NOT Antibodies. Antibodies are the antigen binding proteins found on the B-cell membrane and secreted by the plasma cells of the immune system. Antibodies are commonly called as ‘IMMUNOGLOBULINS’. In the present post we will see, what is the […]
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Difference between Active Immunity and Passive Immunity – Comparison Table
Active vs Passive Immunity In this post we will Differentiate between Active and Passive Immunity in our body. The acquired immunity is the immunity acquired by an organism during its life. The acquired immunity against a particular microbe may be induced by the host’s response to the microbe or by […]
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Difference between Cell-mediated and Humoral Immunity (Comparison Table)
Cell-mediated vs Humoral Immunity In this post we will discuss the Difference between Humoral and Cell Mediated Immunity. The immunity induced in an organism by the exposure of a foreign antigen is called Active Immunity. The active immunity is mediated through two distinct mechanisms, and they are named as (1) […]
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