The role of the M cell is to
A. trap virus in mucus and prevent entry
B. induce apoptosis in virus-infected small intestinal epithelia cells
C. pass bacteria or virus to underlying macrophages for processing and presentation of antigen
D. they use their cilia to propel mucus out of the small intestine
Answer:C
The role of the M cell is to
A. trap virus in mucus and prevent entry B. induce apoptosis in virus-infected small intestinal epithelia cells C. pass bacteria or virus to underlying macrophages for processing and presentation of antigen D. they use their cilia to propel mucus out of the small intestine