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The only T cells that can directly attack and kill other cells are the?

Cytotoxic cells


Do cells talk?

Not in language. Cells communicate with other cells on a rudimentary basis by releasing various chemicals that reflect their condition and functioning. Nerve cells can directly signal other nerve cells, and the sensory or muscle cells they are linked to.


What is Tc cells?

Tc cells are cytotoxic cells that are "effetors" of cellular immunity that carry out the attack on a foreign cells in other words Tc cells kill cells that have been infected by a foreign substance


Why are red blood cells called differentaited cells?

Becuase they are the one who attack your diseases when other cells just divide by the time you finish the sentence.


What kind of organisms do red blood cells attack?

Red blood cells do not attack other organisms, it is the white blood cells that do this. All the red blood cells do is contain hemoglobin to transport oxygen round the body. They are themselves attacked by malaria parasite.


What is it when your cells attack each other?

When your cells attack each other, it is known as autoimmunity. This occurs when the immune system mistakenly targets and damages the body's own cells and tissues, leading to various autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.


What does cancer cell kill?

Cancer cells do not directly attack other cells in the body, but they clog things up because they continue to reproduce without limit, growing tumors in various places where they will block or get in the way of normal body functions.


What are t cells responsible for?

T cells are responsible for recognizing and targeting infected or abnormal cells in the body. They play a key role in coordinating the immune response by directly killing infected cells or by helping other immune cells to mount an effective attack against pathogens. T cells also contribute to long-term immunity by forming memory cells that remember specific pathogens for faster response upon reinfection.


Do body cells kill other body cells?

Typically, healthy body cells do not actively kill other healthy body cells. This process is usually regulated by the immune system to eliminate damaged or infected cells. However, in certain conditions such as autoimmune diseases, the immune system may mistakenly attack healthy cells.


Do helper T cells coordinate the activities of other T cells?

Yes, helper T cells play a crucial role in coordinating the activities of other T cells by releasing chemical messengers called cytokines that help activate and direct the immune response. They provide instructions to other immune cells, such as cytotoxic T cells and B cells, to mount a targeted attack against pathogens.


Does ink kill brain cells?

Ink does not directly kill brain cells. However, the metals and toxins in ink can kill brain and other cells and is not good for the body or your health as a whole.


Does t cells produces anti bodies?

No, T cells do not produce antibodies. T cells mainly help regulate the immune response by signaling other immune cells to attack pathogens or infected cells. B cells are the immune cells responsible for producing antibodies.