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

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T cells, also known as T lymphocytes, are directly responsible for cell-mediated immunity. They recognize and respond to specific antigens presented by infected cells or cells that have been transformed in some way (such as cancer cells). These T cells can then attack and destroy the infected or transformed cells. B cells are responsible for antibody-mediated immunity, NK cells are part of innate immunity, plasma cells are a type of B cell that secretes antibodies, and interferon is a type of cytokine that helps activate immune cells.

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