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How do macrophages activate the adaptive immune response? (Short answer please)
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How do macrophages activate the adaptive immune response? (Short answer please)

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Macrophages and dendritic cells function as antigen-presenting cells (APCs). They present peptide antigens derived from digested bacteria on the major histocompatibility complex class II and activate acquired immunity by activating helper T cells.
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