What happens when a dendritic cell detects a pathogen?

Select one:

a. the dendritic cell secretes antibodies

b. the dendritic cell will produce immunoglobin

c. the dendritic cell consumes the pathogen by phagocytosis

d. the dendritic cell will cause agglutination of the pathogen cells

The correct answer will be option C - the dendritic cell consumes the pathogen by phagocytosis

Explanation:

Dendritic cells are a class of professional immune cells which alert the immune system by antigen presentation, the reason also known as antigen-presenting cells.

These cells induce the B cells to produce antibodies against the antigen and also attain the function of macrophage that is phagocytosis. The pathogens are engulfed by the dendritic cells when they detect a pathogen.

Thus, option C is the correct answer.