Multiple choice

Intracellular parasites including roundworm and tapeworm within macrophages are killed more readily in the presence of which of the following?

  1. Antibodies

  2. Kinins

  3. Properdin

  4. Gamma-interferon

  5. Anaphylatoxin

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gamma-interferon activates microbicidal mechanisms within the macrophage, thereby leading to the death of intracellular parasites.