Human Anatomy, Books a la Carte Edition (9th Edition)
Human Anatomy, Books a la Carte Edition (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134424941
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Match the term NK cells with the most closely related description given below:

Rapid secondary response.

Responsible for cell-mediated immunity,

Produce antibodies.

Aid in immune surveillance.

Contains developing T cells.

Immunoglobulins.

Responsible for antibody-mediated immunity.

Production of lymphocytes.

Saclike chamber of the thoracic duct.

Largest lymphatic organ in the body.

Introduction:

Natural killer (NK) cells are one of the types of the lymphocyte, which generate the cytotoxic response against the pathogen molecules. Further, a majority of the times, these NK cells play a role analogous to that of the T cells.

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