Dendritic Cells are Phagocytes with Antigen-Presenting Properties

Question

Dendritic cells are phagocytes with antigen-presenting properties.

Accepted Answer

Dendritic cells are a type of immune cell that can phagocytose (engulf and break down) pathogens or other foreign material, and then present these antigens on their surface to activate other immune cells. They are therefore considered to be both phagocytes and antigen-presenting cells.