Which of the following statements about eosinophil function is true?
A) They secrete toxins onto virally infected cells.
B) They produce defensins.
C) They identify and spare normal cells.
D) They are involved in the removal of neoplastic cells.
E) They attach to the surface of parasitic helminths and produce toxins that kill the parasite.

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Eosinophils are primarily involved in combating parasitic infections, particularly helminths, by attaching to their surface and releasing cytotoxic granules.

Which of the Following Statements About Eosinophil Function Is True