Which of the following is a similarity between cell-mediated immunity and antibody-mediated immunity?
A) both immunities are types of innate, or nonspecific, immunity
B) neither of the processes takes place in body fluids such as blood and lymph
C) both involve the production of protein molecules by cytotoxic T cells for an immunological response
D) both involve the assistance of helper T cells
E) neither of the processes is triggered by the presence of an unprocessed antigen

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Both cell-mediated immunity and antibody-mediated immunity involve the assistance of helper T cells. In cell-mediated immunity, helper T cells activate cytotoxic T cells, while in antibody-mediated immunity, helper T cells activate B cells to produce antibodies.

Which of the Following Is a Similarity Between Cell-Mediated Immunity