Blood-borne cancerous cells have recently spread from a woman's primary tumor in her pancreas to her bones
Which of the following components of the woman's immune system are likely to be directly involved in the attempt to eradicate the potential metastasis? Select all that apply.
A)
T lymphocytes
B)
Macrophages
C)
Natural killer (NK) cells
D)
B cells
E)
Mast cells
Ans:
A, B, C, D
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Virtually all of the components of the immune system have the potential for eradicating cancer cells, including T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes, antibodies, macrophages, and natural killer (NK) cells. Although best known for their role in allergy and anaphylaxis, mast cells play an important protective role as well, being intimately involved in wound healing and defense against pathogens.
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