Questions: Natural killer cells are a type of
- granulocyte
- monocyte
- lymphocyte
Transcript text: Natural killer cells are a type of $\qquad$
granulocyte
monocyte
lymphocyte
Solution
The answer is the third one (or C): lymphocyte.
Explanation for each option:
Granulocyte: This is incorrect. Granulocytes are a type of white blood cell characterized by the presence of granules in their cytoplasm. Examples include neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
Monocyte: This is incorrect. Monocytes are a type of white blood cell that differentiates into macrophages and dendritic cells, which are involved in the immune response.
Lymphocyte: This is correct. Natural killer (NK) cells are a type of lymphocyte, which are a subset of white blood cells involved in the body's immune response. NK cells play a crucial role in the innate immune system by targeting and destroying virally infected cells and tumor cells.
Summary:
Natural killer cells are a type of lymphocyte.