All of the following are true regarding NK cells EXCEPT
A)they are a type of lymphocyte.
B)they are found in tissues of the lymphatic system.
C)they have the ability to kill infected body cells and some tumor cells.
D)they destroy infected body cells by phagocytosis.
E)they release toxic substances that cause cell lysis or apoptosis.

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NK cells do not destroy infected cells by phagocytosis, instead they release toxic substances that directly cause cell lysis or apoptosis.

All of the Following Are True Regarding NK Cells EXCEPT