Which of the following statements about natural killer lymphocytes is FALSE?

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Natural killer lymphocytes do not attach to the surface of parasitic helminths and produce toxins that kill the parasite. This statement describes the actions of eosinophils and other cells involved in the immune response to parasitic infections. Natural killer cells are important for targeting virus-infected cells and neoplastic cells, but they do not produce toxins onto these cells. They accomplish extracellular killing by inducing apoptosis in the target cells. They also have the ability to identify and spare normal cells from their killing mechanisms.

Which of the Following Statements About Natural Killer Lymphocytes Is