A Recent Study Suggests the Surprising Idea That Intestinal Goblet

question 63

Multiple Choice

A recent study suggests the surprising idea that intestinal goblet cells present food antigens to dendritic cells to induce tolerance to food molecules.Thus,goblet cell dysfunction may be a cause of food allergies.If this is true,it illustrates the importance of coordination between which two organ systems?

• A)immune system and circulatory system
• B)circulatory system and endocrine system
• C)digestive system and endocrine system
• D)digestive system and immune system

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