Chapter 23, Problem 6RFT

Summary Introduction

To review:

Match the term NK cells with the most closely related description given below:

Rapid secondary response.

Responsible for cell-mediated immunity,

Produce antibodies.

Aid in immune surveillance.

Contains developing T cells.

Immunoglobulins.

Responsible for antibody-mediated immunity.

Production of lymphocytes.

Saclike chamber of the thoracic duct.

Largest lymphatic organ in the body.

Introduction:

Natural killer (NK) cells are one of the types of the lymphocyte, which generate the cytotoxic response against the pathogen molecules. Further, a majority of the times, these NK cells play a role analogous to that of the T cells.