Infected body cells can self-identify for destruction by the immune system by:

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Infected body cells can present fragments of the infectious agent on their surfaces using major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules. This allows the immune system to recognize and destroy the infected cells.

Answer: B 
 This statement is not accurate. While B cells do recognize specific patterns on the surface of pathogens, infected cells do not reshape their membranes in this way.

Answer: C 
 Infected cells may secrete cytokines, which can stimulate immune cells such as macrophages. However, cytokines are not typically involved in self-identification for destruction by the immune system.

Answer: D 
 Histamine is typically released in response to an allergen or infection and is a mediator of inflammation. It does not play a role in self-identification of infected cells for destruction by the immune system.

Answer: E 
 Dendritic cells are a type of immune cell that present antigens to other immune cells, but infected cells do not become dendritic cells.

Infected Body Cells Can Self-Identify for Destruction by the Immune