A 65-year-old female is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Which of the following cells would be produced in large quantities to eliminate the tumor cells?
A) Neutrophils
B) Eosinophils
C) Natural killer cells
D) Platelets

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Natural killer cells are specialized immune cells that recognize and attack tumor cells and virus-infected cells in the body. Therefore, in a case of metastatic breast cancer, the body would produce large quantities of natural killer cells to eliminate the tumor cells. Neutrophils are primarily involved in fighting bacterial infections, while eosinophils are involved in fighting certain parasites and allergic reactions. Platelets are not involved in the immune response against cancer cells.

A 65-Year-Old Female Is Diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer