Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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____________interferon, produced by T lymphocytes, activates cells
called _____________ and is involved in destroying viruses.
a. Gamma, fibroblasts
b. Beta, lymphocytes
c. Alpha, natural killer cells
d. Beta, fibroblasts
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