What is the role of dendritic cells in the immune system?

Practice Questions

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What is the role of dendritic cells in the immune system?
  1. Produce antibodies
  2. Present antigens to T cells
  3. Kill pathogens directly
  4. Secrete cytokines

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the role of dendritic cells in the immune system?
  • Step 1: Understand that dendritic cells are a type of immune cell.
  • Step 2: Know that their main job is to capture foreign substances called antigens (like viruses or bacteria).
  • Step 3: Realize that after capturing antigens, dendritic cells process them to make them easier for other immune cells to recognize.
  • Step 4: Learn that dendritic cells then present these processed antigens to T cells, which are another type of immune cell.
  • Step 5: Understand that this presentation activates T cells, starting a response to fight off the infection or threat.
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