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How does a natural killer cell defend the body against infection?
Jadexoxoo
they spot infected cells and kill them, basically.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agodo not need to be activated by macrophages that present foreign tumor antigens
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∙ 12y agoAll cells without MHC. (i.e pathogens, cancer cells, and red blood cells)
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∙ 10y agoIt can detect a virus or bacteria and and kill the cell before it develops and spreads inside the body.
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False or true Immune surveillance by natural killer cells is one of the bodys most potent defenses against cancer?
true
Which type of lymphocyte attacks cancer cells that appear in normal tissue?
Nk (natural killer) cells.
The cells that perform immunological surveillance are the?
Natural Killer cells (NK)
Cancer cells and virus-infected body cells can be killed before activation of adaptive immunity by?
Cancer cells and virus infected body cells can be killed before activation of adaptive immunity by natural killer cells. These may be noted as NK cells in literature.
What is the difference between Interleukin and interferon?
Both are cytokine ( cell Communicating proteins) Both are Produced by Leucosites Interrferon activate Macrophage and Natural Killer cell Interleukin activate another Leucosite
What is the function of the Killer cells?
The thymus produces both helper t and killer t cells in the fight against infection. The killer t cells eliminate harmful cells and organic materials from the bloodstream
Can natural killer cells be used against cancer?
natural killer cell are responsible against the abnormal growth of body cells means cancer if we inject these cells in high quantity in a infected person than there is chance of reducing abnormal growth of the affected cells
Can you get a yeast infection from weed killer?
probably
How does killer whale defend itself?
I asume that a killer whale defends itself with its extremly large body. -MMMORELAND
False or true Immune surveillance by natural killer cells is one of the bodys most potent defenses against cancer?
true
What hunts Killer Whales?
Orcas or killer whales have no natural predators.
Who is the killer of shiwaji?
natural death
Is liver apart of lympathetic system?
Yes, natural killer cells and natural killer T cells, are very abundant in the liver.
How does the killer whale defend its self?
i think a wale can defeenfed it self by doing nothing
How do killer whales defend themselves?
Killer whales are very tough animals with incredibly strong jaws. Animals that attack it will be very lucky to survive.
What are the killer whales preditors?
The killer whale has no natural predators other than man.
What was a major killer of all soldiers during the civil war?
infection
