Of the cells listed below, predict which is LEAST likely to be presenting antigens by MHC II during an immune response to an extracellular pathogen.

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Intestinal epithelial cells are primarily involved in absorption and secretion functions in the gut and are not professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs) like dendritic cells, macrophages, and B cells. MHC II molecules are typically expressed by professional APCs to present extracellular antigens to helper T cells.

Of the Cells Listed Below, Predict Which Is LEAST Likely