CD8 cells are
A) T helper cells.
B) natural killer cells.
C) T cytotoxic cells.
D) macrophages.
E) plasma cells.

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CD8 cells are also known as T cytotoxic cells. They are a type of T cell that recognize and kill infected host cells. They do not help other cells or have a role in antibody production like T helper cells or plasma cells. They are also not the same as natural killer cells or macrophages, which are different types of immune cells.

CD8 Cells Are