Which of the following statements about eosinophil function is CORRECT?
A) They produce defensins.
B) They secrete toxins onto virally infected cells.
C) They are involved in the removal of neoplastic cells.
D) They attach to the surface of parasitic helminths and produce toxins that kill the parasite.
E) They identify and spare normal cells.
D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: The Body's Second Line of Defense
Learning Outcome: 15.13
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