Dendritic cells are specialized antigen-presenting cells (APCs). What is their most critical role in initiating the adaptive immune response?

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Producing memory B cells in the bone marrow

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Secretion of large quantities of histamine during allergic responses

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Capturing antigens in tissues and transporting them to secondary lymphoid organs for presentation to mature naive T cells

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Elimination of tumor cells through the release of perforin and granzymes

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Directing the phagocytosis of viruses in the bloodstream

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