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Learn how engulfed antigens are processed in lymph nodes by T-cells, some escaping to the spleen for destruction, enhancing immunity.
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Clearing of Antigens • Engulfed antigens are brought to the lymph nodes to be destroyed by T cells • They are either processed and presented to the T cells • Or they are brought to the lymph nodes via the lymph vessel to be processed and destroyed by the T cells • Some antigens may escape the lymph nodes and enter the blood. They will be carried into the spleen to be destroyed.