10 Questions
What is the primary function of antibodies in the body?
To protect the body from unwanted substances
Which term is synonymous with 'antibody'?
Immunoglobulin
Where are antibodies primarily produced in the body?
B cells
What distinguishes antigens from naturally occurring molecules in the body?
Antigens have different surface molecules than those found naturally in the body
What happens when an antigen comes into contact with B cells?
The B cell divides and clones, leading to production of antibodies
What is the primary function of IgA antibodies?
Protecting against ingested and inhaled pathogens
Which antibody type is responsible for causing allergic reactions?
IgE
Which antibody class makes up approximately 70% to 75% of all immunoglobulins in the body?
IgG
Which antibody type is found on the surface of B cells and is thought to support their maturation and activation?
IgD
Which antibody acts as the first line of defense against infections and plays a large role in immune regulation?
IgM
Learn about antibodies, proteins produced by the immune system to protect the body from foreign substances, and antigens, which are the foreign substances that enter the body. Understand how antibodies bind to antigens to eliminate them from the system.
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