Which cells of the immune system produce an interleukin,which is thought to stimulate epithelial cells to recruit phagocytes and thereby prevent the entry of extracellular bacteria and fungi into the body?
A)TH1 cells
B)TH2 cells
C)cytotoxic T lymphocytes
D)TH17 cells
E)regulatory T lymphocytes

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TH17 cells produce interleukin-17 (IL-17), which stimulates epithelial cells to recruit neutrophils and monocytes/macrophages to the site of infection. This helps prevent the entry of extracellular bacteria and fungi into the body.

Which Cells of the Immune System Produce an Interleukin,which Is