Which of the following is false regarding NK cells?
A)Helper T cells stimulate them to divide.
B)They attack cells tagged for destruction by antibodies.
C)They kill cells with normal MHC markers.
D)They detect stress markers on cancerous cells.
E)They detect and destroy cells with altered MHC markers.

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NK cells do not kill cells with normal MHC markers, as these markers indicate that the cells are healthy and pose no threat. Instead, NK cells detect cells with altered or missing MHC markers, which may be a sign of cancer or infection.

Which of the Following Is False Regarding NK Cells