The primary function of cytotoxic T cells in the immune system is
Question and options
The primary function of cytotoxic T cells in the immune system is
- Antibody production
- Phagocytosis
- Killing infected cells
- Inflammatory response
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Killing infected cells
Cytotoxic () T cells recognise antigen on MHC I and kill infected or tumour cells via perforin and granzymes. Antibody production is the job of B/plasma cells, and phagocytosis of macrophages.
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