Normal, healthy host cells are identified as "self", rather than "non-self" such as a pathogen, by the immune system monitoring ____________ surface markers expressed on their plasma membrane. (Select all that apply)

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Proteins and glycoproteins on the surface of cells serve as markers that the immune system uses to identify cells as "self". These markers include major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules and other cell surface proteins and glycoproteins.

Normal, Healthy Host Cells Are Identified as "Self", Rather Than