What are dendritic cells?
Q: What are dendritic cells?
A: Dendritic cells are white blood cells forming part of the mammalian immune system.
Q: What is the role of dendritic cells?
A: Dendritic cells process antigen material from pathogens and put it on their surface, acting as antigen-presenting cells, and they act as messengers between the innate and adaptive immune systems.
Q: Where are dendritic cells found in the body?
A: Dendritic cells are present in tissues in contact with the external environment, such as the skin, and the inner lining of the nose, lungs, stomach, and intestines.
Q: Can dendritic cells be found in the blood?
A: Yes, dendritic cells can be found in an immature state in the blood.
Q: What do dendritic cells do with the antigen material they process?
A: Dendritic cells put the processed antigen material on their surface, where it touches other cells of the immune system.
Q: What is the function of dendritic cells in the immune system?
A: Dendritic cells act as messengers between the innate and adaptive immune systems and present antigen material to other cells of the immune system.
Q: How do dendritic cells contribute to the immune response?
A: By presenting antigen material to other cells of the immune system, dendritic cells facilitate the activation of immune cells and help coordinate the immune response.
