What are the differences between T memory cells and B memory cells?

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Accepted Answer

Basis of differentiation

T memory cells

B memory cells

Definition

Are generated by naïve T cells after successfully eliminating an antigen

Are generated by naïve B cells after successfully eliminating an antigen

Origin

Generate from effector T cells

Generate in response to T-dependent antigens

Occurrence

In the mucosal tissue sites such as the lungs, skin, guts, and genital surfaces

In the bloodstream

Reaction on recognizing a returning pathogen

Quickly convert to effector T cells

Mount a specific antibody response

Function

React to the antigen-bearing pathogens in the mucosal tissue sites

Produce antibodies against the antigen

Basis of differentiation	T memory cells	B memory cells
Definition	Are generated by naïve T cells after successfully eliminating an antigen	Are generated by naïve B cells after successfully eliminating an antigen
Origin	Generate from effector T cells	Generate in response to T-dependent antigens
Occurrence	In the mucosal tissue sites such as the lungs, skin, guts, and genital surfaces	In the bloodstream
Reaction on recognizing a returning pathogen	Quickly convert to effector T cells	Mount a specific antibody response
Function	React to the antigen-bearing pathogens in the mucosal tissue sites	Produce antibodies against the antigen