Antigen P&P-Macro&B Flashcards
1
Q
What cells are unable to engage in prolonged interactions with T cells = they cannot activate naive T cells?
A
Macrophages
2
Q
Macrophages __________ and _________ antigens to sensitized T cells
A
Process and present
3
Q
Antigen processing by macrophages is _____________ since much of the ingested antigen is destroyed by lysosomal proteases and oxidants
A
Inefficient
4
Q
B cells _______ undertake prolonged interaction with T cells = they cannot activate naive T cells
A
cannot
5
Q
What do B cells play a more significant role in?
A
Secondary immune response
6
Q
What type of receptor allows presentation of a large amount of a specific antigen to T cells?
A
B cell receptor (BCR)
