Antigens and the Immune System. When antigens enter the body, the immune system alarm is triggered. The first line of defense is for the B-lymphocytes, or B cells, to be sent out. These are special leukocytes, also called white blood cells. Their job is to tag the antigen so that the correct response can be made.
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Chicopee, William H. Murray, 91, died Thursday, June 19 at VA Medical Center, W. Roxbury. Born in Holyoke, May 10, 1923, he was the son of Albert H. Murray, Sr., and Ellen (Kurtz) Murray. He served his country during WWII with the 5th Army in North Africa and also with the 7th Army in the invasion of Sicily with the 105th AWW separate Battalion, attached to 1st Infantry Division.