Cells that can directly attack target cells include all of the following except:
a. Macrophages
b. Cytotoxic T cells
c. Helper T cells
d. Natural killer cells

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Step 1: Understand the role of each cell type listed in the problem in the immune response, focusing on their ability to directly attack target cells.

Step 2: Recall that cytotoxic T cells (option b) are specialized in directly killing infected or abnormal cells by recognizing specific antigens presented on those cells.

Step 3: Recognize that natural killer cells (option d) also directly attack target cells, especially those lacking normal MHC markers, as part of the innate immune response.

Step 4: Know that macrophages (option a) primarily function by engulfing and digesting pathogens and debris (phagocytosis), and while they can destroy pathogens, they do not directly attack target cells in the same way cytotoxic T cells or natural killer cells do.

Step 5: Understand that helper T cells (option c) do not directly attack target cells; instead, they assist other immune cells by releasing cytokines to enhance the immune response.

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Cytotoxic T Cells

Cytotoxic T cells are immune cells that directly attack and kill infected or cancerous cells by recognizing specific antigens presented on their surface. They play a crucial role in adaptive immunity by targeting cells displaying abnormal or foreign proteins.

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Natural Killer (NK) Cells

Natural killer cells are part of the innate immune system and can directly destroy infected or tumor cells without prior sensitization. They recognize stressed cells lacking normal 'self' markers and induce apoptosis to eliminate threats quickly.

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Natural Killer Cells

Helper T Cells

Helper T cells do not directly attack target cells; instead, they coordinate the immune response by activating other immune cells like cytotoxic T cells and macrophages through cytokine release. Their main function is to regulate and enhance immune activity.

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Using the letters from column B, match the cell description in column A.

(Note that all require more than a single choice.)

Column A

_____ (1) Phagocytic “cleanup crew”

_____ (2) Releases histamine

_____ (3) Releases perforins