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Which cells are responsible for the uptake of antigens in secondary lymphoid tissues?
Which cells are responsible for the uptake of antigens in secondary lymphoid tissues?
Where can immune complexes be found in relation to follicular dendritic cells (FDCs)?
Where can immune complexes be found in relation to follicular dendritic cells (FDCs)?
How do T and B cells enter the spleen in relation to the delivery of antigens?
How do T and B cells enter the spleen in relation to the delivery of antigens?
Where do T and B cells migrate to after leaving the marginal sinus in the spleen?
Where do T and B cells migrate to after leaving the marginal sinus in the spleen?
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What structures serve as anatomic crossroads for interactions of antigens and lymphocytes?
What structures serve as anatomic crossroads for interactions of antigens and lymphocytes?
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How do lymphocytes mainly enter lymph nodes from the blood?
How do lymphocytes mainly enter lymph nodes from the blood?
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What is the primary function of plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) in the immune system?
What is the primary function of plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) in the immune system?
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Which type of dendritic cell is known for residing in the epidermis of the skin and has dendritic morphology?
Which type of dendritic cell is known for residing in the epidermis of the skin and has dendritic morphology?
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What is the main function of conventional dendritic cells (cDCs) in nonlymphoid tissues?
What is the main function of conventional dendritic cells (cDCs) in nonlymphoid tissues?
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Which type of dendritic cell is responsible for antigen cross-presentation?
Which type of dendritic cell is responsible for antigen cross-presentation?
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Where are T-cell responses initiated within the immune system?
Where are T-cell responses initiated within the immune system?
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What distinguishes plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) from conventional dendritic cells?
What distinguishes plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) from conventional dendritic cells?
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What is the main function of the white pulp in the spleen?
What is the main function of the white pulp in the spleen?
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Which area in the spleen is mainly concentrated with follicular dendritic cells (FDCs)?
Which area in the spleen is mainly concentrated with follicular dendritic cells (FDCs)?
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What is the primary role of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) in the immune response?
What is the primary role of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) in the immune response?
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Where do both antigens and lymphocytes enter the spleen from?
Where do both antigens and lymphocytes enter the spleen from?
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Which type of cells are follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) NOT derived from?
Which type of cells are follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) NOT derived from?
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What do follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) form on their dendrites to capture antigens?
What do follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) form on their dendrites to capture antigens?
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