Which of the following statements about antigen-presenting cells (APCs) is incorrect?

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Which of the following statements about antigen-presenting cells (APCs) is incorrect?

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Macrophages can function as antigen-presenting cells. Dendritic cells present antigens to T-lymphocytes. Erythrocytes function as antigen-presenting cells. Correct APCs help initiate adaptive immune responses.

Explanation

Erythrocytes (red blood cells) do not function as antigen-presenting cells; APCs include macrophages and dendritic cells.

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