Interferon gamma, which is known to enhance the cytotoxic effects of macrophages are secreted by which of the following components of the immune system?
Correct Answer: CD4 T cell
Description: CD4+ Thl T cells secrete interferon gamma, a cytokine that enhances the cytotoxic potential of activated macrophages. These activated macrophages show increased phagocytic and respiratory activity, along with enhanced antigen presenting capacity.
Category:
Microbiology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now