The immune system can identify foreign cells in the bloodstream because these foreign cellsa. are observed destroying other cells by the immune system.b. have cell surface proteins that are different from thebody’s own cell surface proteins.c. have CD4 receptors similar to T cells.d. All of the above.

The immune system can identify foreign cells in the bloodstream because these foreign cellsa. are observed destroying other cells by the immune system.b. have cell surface proteins that are different from thebody’s own cell surface proteins.c. have CD4 receptors similar to T cells.d. All of the above.

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

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