Which information indicates the nurse has a correct understanding of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules?
1. These molecules are found on red blood cells.
2. These molecules team up with T-cytotoxic cells.
3. These molecules present endogenous antigens.
4. These molecules present virus-infected and potentially malignant cells.
5. These molecules recognize lipid antigens derived from extracellular organisms.
Answer:
2. These molecules team up with T-cytotoxic cells.
3. These molecules present endogenous antigens.
4. These molecules present virus-infected and potentially malignant cells.
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