Which of the Following Types of Cells are Antigen-Presenting Cells

Question

Which of the following types of cells are antigen-presenting cells?
A) only eosinophils
B) platelets and macrophages
C) only macrophages
D) only neutrophils
E) macrophages and dendritic cells

Accepted Answer

Antigen-presenting cells are cells that display foreign antigens on their surface to activate T-cells. The two main types of antigen-presenting cells are macrophages and dendritic cells. Therefore, the best choice is E, which includes both macrophages and dendritic cells.