Multiple choice

Which of the following can be excluded from the functions of macrophages?

  1. Pinocytosis

  2. Phagocytosis

  3. Antigen processing

  4. T-cell priming

  5. Antigen presentation to activated cells
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Explanation

Macrophages have an impressive range of functions, but appear unable to prime naive lymphocytes. This can be carried out by lymphoid interdigitating dendritic cells and cultured, but not freshly isolated, Langerhans' cells.

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