Cytotoxic T-Cells and Their Functions

What type of cells are cytotoxic T-cells?

• Red blood cells

• Nerve cells

• White blood cells

• Muscle cells

What is the primary role of cytotoxic T-cells in the body?

• Transporting oxygen throughout the body

• Producing hormones for growth

• Identifying and destroying infected or cancerous cells

• Digesting nutrients from food

How do cytotoxic T-cells check the surface of a cancer cell to identify it?

• They change their color to match the cancer cell

• They emit sound waves to detect abnormalities

• They use membrane protrusions to explore the surface

• They absorb light to analyze the cell's structure

What specific substances do cytotoxic T-cells use to kill their target cells?

• Antibodies

• Hormones

• Enzymes

• Poisonous proteins

Why is it important for cytotoxic T-cells to precisely target infected or cancerous cells?

• To increase their speed of movement

• To help them grow larger

• To minimize damage to healthy cells nearby

• To allow them to change shape more easily