Dendritic cells are characterized by long tentacles and use phagocytosis to trap pathogens in tissues, but their primary purpose is to bridge the innate and adaptive immune responses.

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  Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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Referenced by nodes (4)

• adaptive immune system concept
• phagocytosis concept
• innate immune system concept
• pathogen concept