166k views
1 vote
Cytotoxic T cells can attack target cells with which of these chemical weapons?

secrete organic solvent
secrete strong acid
secrete a cytokine that triggers apoptosis
secrete free radicals
secrete mutant proteins

1 Answer

5 votes

Answer:

secrete a cytokine that triggers apoptosis

Step-by-step explanation:

Cytotoxic T cells secrete granzymes and perforins when targeting cells. Additionally they secrete cytokines such as IFN-, TNF-α and TNF-β that act to activate macrophages and help kill infected cells.

User Pablopixel
by
9.2k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.