Chapter 53, Problem 1COQ

Summary Introduction

To explain: The function of cytotoxic T-cells.

Introduction: The body contains a well-defined system to protect itself from infections and harmful agents. This system is known as the immunity system. The two types of immunity systems are innate and adaptive immunity. The immunity that the organism acquires during its lifetime is called adaptive immunity. The cells that are responsible for adaptive immunity are known as lymphocytes. The body contains two types of lymphocytes: T-cells and B-cells.