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What is the primary function of antibodies in the body?
What is the primary function of antibodies in the body?
- To protect the body from unwanted substances (correct)
- To clone B cells
- To cause the immune system to attack itself
- To produce antigens
Which term is synonymous with 'antibody'?
Which term is synonymous with 'antibody'?
- Immunoglobulin (correct)
- Antigen
- Toxin
- Venom
Where are antibodies primarily produced in the body?
Where are antibodies primarily produced in the body?
- Muscles
- Kidneys
- B cells (correct)
- Liver
What distinguishes antigens from naturally occurring molecules in the body?
What distinguishes antigens from naturally occurring molecules in the body?
What happens when an antigen comes into contact with B cells?
What happens when an antigen comes into contact with B cells?
What is the primary function of IgA antibodies?
What is the primary function of IgA antibodies?
Which antibody type is responsible for causing allergic reactions?
Which antibody type is responsible for causing allergic reactions?
Which antibody class makes up approximately 70% to 75% of all immunoglobulins in the body?
Which antibody class makes up approximately 70% to 75% of all immunoglobulins in the body?
Which antibody type is found on the surface of B cells and is thought to support their maturation and activation?
Which antibody type is found on the surface of B cells and is thought to support their maturation and activation?
Which antibody acts as the first line of defense against infections and plays a large role in immune regulation?
Which antibody acts as the first line of defense against infections and plays a large role in immune regulation?
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