The role of microfold (M) cells is to:
A) Trap antigens
B) Kill pathogens
C) Present antigens
D) Produce antibodies

Name: The role of microfold (M) cells is to: A) Trap antigens B) Kill pathogens C) Present antigens D) Produce antibodies
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M cells in the Peyer's patches of the intestine have invaginated surfaces that serve to trap antigens. The antigens can then be transported across the submucosa so that intraepithelial lymphocytes can interact with the antigen.

The Role of Microfold (M) Cells Is To