The effector cells of the immune system have the primary function of:
A) Activating phagocytic cells
B) Eliminating the antigens
C) Processing antigen into epitopes
D) Controlling the immune response
Ans: B
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Effector cells function in the final stages of the immune response to eliminate the antigens. Control and activation are functions of the regulatory cells of the immune system. Processing antigen into epitopes is a function of accessory cells such as dendrite cells.
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