In cell-mediated immunity, what happens immediately after the infected cell displays the antigen-MHC complex?
A) A virus invades the cell.
B) Specific T cytotoxic cells are activated.
C) Effector T cytotoxic cells migrate to the infection site.
D) Cytokines are released by T helper cells.
E) Enzymes destroy the target cells.

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When an infected cell displays the antigen-MHC complex, specific T cytotoxic cells recognize this complex and are activated to target and destroy the infected cell.

In Cell-Mediated Immunity, What Happens Immediately After the Infected Cell