Ubiquitous Dendritic Cells, Found Within Mucosa and Epidermis and Having

question 11

Multiple Choice

Ubiquitous dendritic cells, found within mucosa and epidermis and having the function of processing foreign antigens and presenting relevant determinants to immunocompetent cells are known as:

• A) Macrophages
• B) Langerhans cells
• C) Langhans giant cells
• D) Histiocytes
• E) Plasma cells

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.

Vasopressin

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body by reducing urine production; also known as antidiuretic hormone.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production after childbirth.

Positron Emission Tomography

A nuclear medicine functional imaging technique used to observe metabolic processes in the body.