The following are true about cell-mediated immunity:
a. antigen-specific function is the role of the T-lymphocytes
b. cell-mediated immunity can activate the complement system
c. it is responsible for the delayed hypersensitivity reaction.
d. Gamma interferon is an important mediator of B-cell activation.

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cell-mediated immunity can activate the complement system

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