Lymphocytes generated during an initial infection that circulate in the body for years and quickly destroy the specific antigens if they ever appear again are called ____________ cells.
A) killer T
B) helper T
C) suppressor T
D) memory T

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Memory T cells are specifically generated during an initial infection and retain a "memory" of the antigen, so they can quickly recognize and destroy it if it appears again in the future. Killer T cells, helper T cells, and suppressor T cells play different roles in the immune response but do not have the same ability to provide long-term immunity against specific antigens.

Lymphocytes Generated During an Initial Infection That Circulate in the Body