The cells directly responsible for cell-mediated immunity are the ________ cells.
A) B
B) plasma
C) helper T
D) cytotoxic T
E) suppressor T

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Cytotoxic T cells, also known as CD8+ T cells, are directly responsible for cell-mediated immunity. They recognize and destroy infected or abnormal cells through the release of cytotoxic molecules. B cells are responsible for producing antibodies, plasma cells are a type of B cell specialized for antibody production, helper T cells assist in the immune response but do not directly kill cells, and suppressor T cells regulate the immune response and do not directly kill cells.

The Cells Directly Responsible for Cell-Mediated Immunity Are the ________