Antigen-presenting cells function to
a. display foreign antigen on their cell surfaces bound to MHC.
b. stimulate cytokine production by macrophages.
c. phagocytose and degrade foreign antigens.
d. initiate the complement cascade by way of the alternative pathway.
Ans: a. display foreign antigen on their cell surfaces bound to MHC.
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