Practice mode Immunity

How does a macrophage act as an antigen-presenting cell?

Correct answer C. It displays fragments of engulfed antigen on its surface with MHC proteins

Explanation

After phagocytosis the macrophage digests the pathogen and places antigen fragments on its membrane bound to MHC molecules. Helper T cells with matching receptors recognise them and become activated.

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