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Follicular Dendritic Cells in the Immune System

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What is the primary function of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) in the immune system?

To present antigens to T cells

To directly phagocytose antigens

To produce antibodies

To trap and display antigens to B cells (correct)

Where are follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) primarily located within lymphoid tissues?

B-cell follicles (correct)

T-cell zones

Macrophage-rich areas

Blood vessels

What is the role of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) in antigen retention?

Destroy antigens upon capture

Release antigens into the bloodstream

Capture and retain antigens on their cell surface (correct)

Transfer antigens to T cells

How do follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) contribute to the development of a microenvironment within the follicles?

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What distinguishes the function of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) from other immune cells?

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What is the primary function of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) in the immune system?

Where are follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) primarily located within lymphoid tissues?

What is the role of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) in antigen retention?

How do follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) contribute to the development of a microenvironment within the follicles?

What distinguishes the function of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) from other immune cells?

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