Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2019 2019Moderate

Cells that kill cells that display foreign motifs on their surface are:

Correct answer: B. Cytotoxic T cells

  • A. Platelets
  • B. Cytotoxic T cells
  • C. Antigens
  • D. Red blood cell

Explanation

Cytotoxic T cells are a type of T lymphocyte that specifically targets and kills cells displaying foreign motifs on their surface. They play a crucial role in the immune response against infected or abnormal cells. Platelets, antigens, and red blood cells do not possess this specific function of directly killing cells with foreign motifs.

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