Special proteins that are made by lymphocytes that fight invaders are known as:

A) glycoproteins
B) amino acids
C) antigens
D) antibodies


D) antibodies
D) The body continues to fight invaders by forming special proteins manufactured by the lymphocytes, called antibodies. The dominant cells of the lymphatic system, lymphocytes are vital to our ability to resist or overcome infection and disease.

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