GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of lymphocyte tells the killer cells to stop the attack?
A
Suppressor T Cell
B
Memory T Cell
C
Cytotoxic T Cell
D
Helper T Cell
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(These are named for the presence of the cell surface proteins CD8 or CD4.) CD8+ T cells, also known as “killer T cells", are cytotoxic – this means that they are able to directly kill virus-infected cells, as well as cancer cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two main types of lymphocytes: B cells and T cells. The B cells produce antibodies that are used to attack invading bacteria, viruses, and toxins. The T cells destroy the body’s own cells that have themselves been taken over by viruses or become cancerous.

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