When infected by a virus, the bodies of animals and humans start producing a special hormone - interferon. How does interferon help the organism fight virus infections?
- By releasing in the body acids fatal for the viruses
- By stimulating it to produce antibodies
- By boosting the production of white blood cells
- By killing the infected cells and their neighbouring cells
Answer
The correct answer is D) By killing the infected cells and their neighbouring cells.
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