Which of the Following Describe M Cells in the Gut

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describe M cells in the gut? (Select all that apply.)

• A)They derive their name from mucus cells.
• B)They are located in the dome of a Peyer's patch.
• C)They deliver antigens and pathogens from the lymphoid tissue to the luminal side of the gut mucosa by transcytosis.
• D)They are protected from digestive enzymes by a thick glycocalyx and a layer of mucus.
• E)They do not directly participate in antigen processing or presentation.

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