Multiple choice

An antigen is a substance which provokes an adaptive immune response. Which type of cell is known to be involved in the initial presentation of antigen to T lymphocytes?

  1. Plasma cells

  2. Dendritic cells

  3. Neutrophil polymorphonuclear leucocytes

  4. Erythrocytes

  5. Platelets

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dendritic cells (DCs) are antigen-presenting cells (also known as accessory cells) of the mammalian immune system. There are several types of dendritic cells, well distributed over the body.