Natural Killer Cells are a Type of ________

Question

Natural Killer cells are a type of ________.
A) lymphocyte
B) erythrocyte
C) neutrophil
D) basophil
E) monocyte

Accepted Answer

Natural Killer cells are a type of lymphocyte that plays a critical role in the immune system's defense against cancer and viral infections. They directly kill infected or abnormal cells without prior exposure, making them distinct from other lymphocytes like B and T cells.