T cells respond to antigens by secreting cytokines called ________, which increase T cell production and directly kill cells that have antigens.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
lymphokines
Lymphokines, secreted by T cells, increase T-cell production and directly kill cells that have antigens.
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