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False statement about NK (natural killer) cells:

A
They are derived from large granular cells
B
They comprise about 5% of human peripheral lymphoid cells
C
They are MHC restricted cytotoxic cells
D
They express IgG Fc receptors
High-Yield Explanation
NK cell cytotoxicity is the nonimmune, MHC-unrestricted, non-antibody-mediated killing of target cells, which are usually malignant cell types, transplanted foreign cells, or virus-infected cells. NK cells account for ~5-15% of peripheral blood lymphocytes. NK cells express surface receptors for the Fc poion of IgG. They are derived from large granular cells. Ref: Harrisons principles of internal medicine, 18th edition, chapter: 314

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