Natural killer cells destroy target cells by:
A) releasing antibiotics, which break down the cell membranes.
B) releasing cytokines, perforins, and granzymes.
C) releasing histamine, which signals other blood cells to aggregate.
D) phagocytosis, after the cells are targeted by antibodies.
E) releasing lysosomal enzymes, which digest the target cells.

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Natural killer cells destroy target cells by releasing cytokines, perforins, and granzymes, which induce apoptosis in the target cells.

Natural Killer Cells Destroy Target Cells By