Differentiate between $T$-lymphocytes and $B$-lymphocytes.

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$T$-lymphocytes$B$-lymphocytes
$(1)$ They form the cell-mediated immune system $(CMIS)$.$(1)$ They form the humoral or antibody-mediated immune system $(AMIS)$.
$(2)$ They fight against pathogens,including intracellular parasites,viruses,and fungi that infect cells.$(2)$ They fight against pathogens like bacteria and viruses that circulate in blood and lymph.
$(3)$ Upon activation,they differentiate into killer $(cytotoxic)$,helper,and suppressor $T$-cells.$(3)$ Upon activation,they differentiate into plasma cells (which produce antibodies) and memory $B$-cells.

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