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Which of the following is mismatched?

a. CD8 T cell: cytotoxicity
b. CD4 TH2 cell: cytotoxicity
c. CD4 TH1 cell: macrophage activation
d. CD4 TH2 cell: B cell activation
e. CD4 TH2 cell: Ab production

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Final answer:

The mismatched statement in the provided options is 'CD4 TH2 cell: cytotoxicity' since CD4 TH2 cells are associated with B cell activation and antibody production, not cytotoxicity, which is a function of CD8 T cells.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question which of the following is mismatched? has multiple options, but the incorrect match is CD4 TH2 cell: cytotoxicity. Cytotoxicity is the quality of being toxic to cells and in the context of immune cells, it refers to the ability to kill infected cells. CD8 T cells are known as cytotoxic T cells because they have this capability. CD4 TH1 cells are involved in macrophage activation, while CD4 TH2 cells are associated with B cell activation and the promotion of antibody (Ab) production. Therefore, claiming that CD4 TH2 cells are responsible for cytotoxicity is the mismatched statement in the options provided.

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