A doctor discovers that her patient can produce antibodies against some bacterial pathogens,but he is unable to protect himself against viral infections.The doctor suspects a disorder in her patient's
A)B cells.
B)plasma cells.
C)cytotoxic T cells.
D)suppressor T cells.
E)macrophages.

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Cytotoxic T cells are primarily responsible for the direct killing of virus-infected cells. A deficiency in these cells would impair the body's ability to combat viral infections, while the ability to produce antibodies against bacterial pathogens (a function of B cells and plasma cells) remains unaffected.

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