Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 22, Problem 19CP
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The killing of infected target cells by CTL (cytotoxic T lymphocytes).

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The T cells (cells that mature in the thymus) are the main mediators of cell-mediated immune response. They are activated by the specific antigen.

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