Question

how does the function of a helper t cell directly support the function of a cytotoxic t cell during an immune response? 1 point
the helper t cell engulfs the virus first and hands it to the cytotoxic t cell.
the helper t cell secretes cytokines that can stimulate the rapid division and activation of cytotoxic t cells.
the helper t cell transforms into a cytotoxic t cell once the infection becomes severe.
the helper t cell cleans up the cellular debris left behind after the cytotoxic t cell destroys an infected cell.

Explanation:

Helper T - cells secrete cytokines which are signaling molecules. These cytokines stimulate the proliferation and activation of cytotoxic T - cells, enabling them to effectively target and kill infected cells. Helper T - cells do not engulf viruses for cytotoxic T - cells, do not transform into cytotoxic T - cells, and do not clean up cellular debris.

Answer:

The helper T cell secretes cytokines that can stimulate the rapid division and activation of cytotoxic T cells.