Describe the Crowding-Out Effect

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Essay

Describe the crowding-out effect.

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Definitions:

Natural Killer Cells

A type of lymphocyte (white blood cell) and a component of innate immune system, involved in the early defense against viruses and tumors by directly attacking cells that have been infected or transformed.

Perforins

Proteins produced by certain immune cells that create pores in the membrane of target cells, leading to cell death.

Cellular Agents

Particles or molecules, often used in a medical or scientific context, that interact with cellular structures to effect change or perform specific functions.

Inflammation

A biological response to harmful stimuli, marked by redness, swelling, pain, and sometimes loss of function.