T cells, which compromise about 80% of circulating lymphocytes, are the primary cells that provide:

A) antigens
B) plasma cells
C) cell-mediated immunity
D) antibodies


C) cell-mediated immunity
C) T cells comprise approximately 80% of circulating lymphocytes. Cytotoxic T cells directly attack foreign cells or body cells infected by viruses. These lymphocytes are the primary cells that provide cell-mediated immunity.

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