Which of the following is TRUE of the humoral immune response and NOT true of the cell-mediated immune response? Only the humoral immune response ________.
A) involves T cells at some level
B) requires CD8+ cells for activation
C) involves destroying entire cells and not just the pathogen
D) uses antibodies as its main weapon

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The humoral immune response uses antibodies as its main weapon, whereas the cell-mediated immune response involves the activation of T cells and the destruction of cells infected with pathogens, rather than just the pathogen itself. CD8+ cells are also involved in the cell-mediated immune response.

Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Humoral Immune