Helper T cells : Lymphokines :: Killer T cells : _____
A
Interferons
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B
Lysozymes
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C
Perforins
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D
Prostaglandins
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Solution
The correct option is C Perforins Helper T cells promote the immune response by secreting lymphokines. Perforin is a cytolytic protein found in the granules of Cytotoxic T lymphocytes or killer T cells and NK cells. Upon degranulation, perforin inserts itself into the target cell's plasma membrane forming a pore.