Activation of cytotoxic T cells requires binding to class I MHC molecule complexed with a foreign antigen and the release of_______from_______.
A) interleukin -2 : helper T cells
B) interleukin -10 : macrophages
C) interleukin -1 : helper T cells
D) interleukin -1 : macrophages
E) interleukin -2 : macrophages

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Activation of cytotoxic T cells requires the presence of interleukin-2, which is released by helper T cells upon their activation. This cytokine plays a crucial role in the proliferation and activation of both cytotoxic T cells and additional helper T cells.

Activation of Cytotoxic T Cells Requires Binding to Class I