Which of the following statements regarding NK cells is a false or incorrect statement?

NK cells are present in the blood, spleen, lymph nodes, and red bone marrow;

NK cells attack cancer cells and virus-infected body cells;

NK cells attack cells that display abnormal MHC antigens;

NK cells are a type of neutrophil

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Demarion Gallagher

12 September, 15:07

Which of the following statements regarding NK cells is a false or incorrect statement?

NK cells are present in the blood, spleen, lymph nodes, and red bone marrow;

NK cells attack cancer cells and virus-infected body cells;

NK cells attack cells that display abnormal MHC antigens;

NK cells are a type of neutrophil

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Britney Morrison · Answer 1

Incorrect statement is: NK cells are a type of neutrophil

Natural Killer (NK) cells are lymphocytes part of the innate immune system. These cells respond very rapid to changes in organism. Their main functions are to detect early stages of cancer and to kill cells that are infected by virus and tumor cells. Additionally, NK cells secrete cytokines to enhance the further immune response. NK cells recognize infected cells via receptors on their surface.