Which of the following is a phagocyte that acts to inform the adaptive immune system of antigens?
A) macrophages
B) monocytes
C) neutrophils
D) dendritic cells
E) eosinophils

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Dendritic cells are specialized phagocytes that capture, process, and present antigens to T cells, thereby activating the adaptive immune response. Macrophages and monocytes also have phagocytic activity but they do not have the same specialized role in antigen presentation. Neutrophils are important in early innate immune responses but are not involved in activating adaptive immunity. Eosinophils are mainly involved in defense against parasites and allergic reactions, and have limited phagocytic capability.

Which of the Following Is a Phagocyte That Acts to Inform