Match the following terms with the correct description:
-Chemical released by natural killer cells to cause cell lysis
A)keratin
B)perforins
C)interferon
D)antibody
E)pyrogen
F)cytokines
G)antigen

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Perforins are chemicals released by natural killer cells that form pore complexes in the membrane of target cells, leading to cell lysis.

Answer: C
 Interferons are signaling proteins released by infected cells that activate immune cells and prevent viral replication in neighboring cells.

Answer: D
 Antibodies are specialized proteins produced by plasma cells that bind to specific antigens and mark them for destruction by immune cells.

Answer: E
 Pyrogens are substances that cause fever by increasing the body's temperature set-point in the hypothalamus.

Answer: F
 Cytokines are small proteins that are secreted by immune cells and play a role in cell signaling and communication.

Answer: G
 Antigens are molecules that can trigger an immune response, such as the production of antibodies or activation of T cells.

Match the Following Terms with the Correct Description