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Flashcards in Major Histocompatability Complex Deck (3)
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1
Q

Class I major histocompatibility complex antigens are found on all nucleated cells and recognized by what?

A

CD8 (T killer) cells

2
Q

Class II major histocompatibility complex are found only on what?

A

Antigen presenting cells:

  • macrophages
  • Dendritic cells
3
Q

Antigen presenting cells like macrophages and dendritic cells are recognized by what?

A

CD4 cells