A type II hypersensitivity reaction occurs when red blood cells are lysed after an incompatible blood transfusion.

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This is a correct statement. Type II hypersensitivity involves the destruction of cells through the action of antibodies that bind to and activate complement, leading to cell lysis. This can occur in response to an incompatible blood transfusion, where the recipient's immune system recognizes the donor red blood cells as foreign and produces antibodies against them, leading to their destruction.

A Type II Hypersensitivity Reaction Occurs When Red Blood Cells