In tuberculosis, the body walls off the bacilli in a tubercle by stimulating:
A)macrophages that release TNF-a.
B)phagocytosis by neutrophils and eosinophils.
C)formation of immunoglobulin G to initiate the complement cascade.
D)apoptotic infected macrophages that activate cytotoxic T cells.

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In defense, macrophages and lymphocytes release interferon, which inhibits the replication of the microorganism and stimulates more macrophages to attack the bacterium. Apoptotic infected macrophages also can activate cytotoxic T cells (CD8).

In Tuberculosis, the Body Walls Off the Bacilli in a Tubercle