Each family of NK cell receptors has members that promote NK cell activation, and members that send inhibitory signals when engaged. The difference between activating and inhibitory receptors lies in their association with accessory proteins that promote downstream signaling, or in their ability to recruit and activate inhibitory phosphatases, respectively.

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This statement is true. NK cell receptors can have activating or inhibitory functions, which are determined by the presence of accessory proteins that promote downstream signaling or by their ability to recruit and activate inhibitory phosphatases.

Each Family of NK Cell Receptors Has Members That Promote