The human body uses three lines of defense to protect against pathogens. Match each of the following categories of defense to the type of cell or mechanism involved in the defense. Answers may be used more than once.
-release of perforin and granzyme by cytotoxic cells
A)physical or chemical barrier
B)specific defense mechanism
C)nonspecific defense mechanism

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Cytotoxic cells, such as cytotoxic T cells, are part of the specific defense mechanism as they target and destroy specific infected cells by releasing perforin and granzyme.

The Human Body Uses Three Lines of Defense to Protect