Question

multiple choice question
which cells are highly branched apcs found in the epidermis, mucous membranes, and lymphatic tissues?

t cells

b cells

natural killer cells

dendritic cells

Explanation:

Antigen - Presenting Cells (APCs) with a highly branched structure, located in the epidermis, mucous membranes, and lymphatic tissues are dendritic cells. T cells are mainly involved in cell - mediated immunity, B cells in humoral immunity, and natural killer cells in innate immunity against infected or tumor cells, none of which have the described location and structure of dendritic cells.

Answer:

D. Dendritic cells