Structure of the Immune System - Secondary lymphoid organs - Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue

3 important questions on Structure of the Immune System - Secondary lymphoid organs - Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue

How are antigens transported to the mucosal cells for response?

With specialized phagosytosing cells (M)

What special role do Dendritic cells have in the MALT?

transport of antigens from lumen to lymphoid tissue.

How do neonatals have a passive immune system?

Through the IgA antibodies they get from their mother through breast milk. This is because of a specific migration of IgA producing B cells towards all mucosal organs (including mammary glands)

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