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26 August, 23:59

Which of the types of T cells is responsible for destroying pathogens by punching holes in their cell membrane and by secreting cytokines/lymphokines?

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  1. 27 August, 00:28
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    Answer: Cytotoxic T cells

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    A Cytotoxic T cell is a cell whose activation is mainly aimed at destroying cells that are infected by virus. It is a type of white blood cells that destroys cancerous cells or cells that are impaired especially by viruses. A Cytotoxic cell is also known as T-killer cells, Cytolytic T cells, T lymphocyte.

    Cytotoxic T cells destroy target cells by prearranged apoptoses.
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