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Which cells recognize antigens and initiate humoral immune responses?
Which cells recognize antigens and initiate humoral immune responses?
- Natural killer cells
- Macrophages
- T lymphocytes
- B lymphocytes (correct)
Where are antigens concentrated in peripheral lymphoid organs?
Where are antigens concentrated in peripheral lymphoid organs?
- Spleen
- Follicles (correct)
- Subcapsular sinus
- Marginal zones
How do B lymphocytes recognize antigens?
How do B lymphocytes recognize antigens?
- Through processing of the antigen
- By using their membrane-bound Ig as receptors (correct)
- By capturing antigens in the subcapsular sinus
- By activating signaling pathways