Dendritic Cells and Antigen Presentation
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Which type of cell is responsible for cross-presentation of antigens?

  • Macrophages
  • T cells
  • B cells
  • Dendritic cells (correct)
  • Once CD8+ T cells have differentiated into CTLs, how do they kill infected host cells or tumor cells?

  • By recognizing antigens (correct)
  • By activating B cells
  • By releasing cytokines
  • By engulfing the cells
  • What is the role of cross-presentation in organ transplants?

  • It initiates CD8+ T cell responses (correct)
  • It activates B cells
  • It prevents rejection of the transplanted organ
  • It promotes the growth of tumor cells
  • Which cells are responsible for presenting ingested antigens on class I MHC molecules to CD8+ T lymphocytes?

    <p>Dendritic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do naive CD8+ T lymphocytes respond to intracellular antigens of infected cells?

    <p>Lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do dendritic cells present diverse tumor antigens to naive CD8+ T cells in lymph nodes?

    <p>By transporting ingested antigens into the cytosol</p> Signup and view all the answers

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