Macrophage Flashcards
1
Q
What role do macrophages play in the immunologic response to extracellular pathogens?
A
They are antigen-presenting cells using MHC class II molecules (present phagocytosed extracellular pathogens)
2
Q
Which cytokine causes activation of macrophages?
A
γ-Interferon
3
Q
____ from bacterial LPS binds CD14 on macrophages to initiate septic shock
A
Lipid A
