Which of the following activates the cytotoxic T cells?

A) interferon
B) interleukin-1
C) interleukin-2
D) interleukin-4


Answer: D) interleukin-4
T-cells mediate immunity by producing chemicals such as interleukin-2 which then stimulates other T-cells to produce toxins which attack the antigen.

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