Describe the following components of adaptive immunity and the function of each. Antigen presenting cell MHC molecules Helper T cells B cells Cytotoxic T cells
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\textbf{Antigen presenting cell (APC)}: These are immune cells that capture, process, and present antigens on their surface to activate T cells. Their main function is to initiate the adaptive immune response by presenting antigens to T cells. Examples of APCs Show more…
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