3 Questions
Which cells release reactive oxygen species and lysosomal enzymes that damage adjacent tissues when activated at sites of antibody deposition?
Neutrophils
Which type of antibodies activate the complement system by the classical pathway, resulting in the production of complement by-products that recruit leukocytes and induce inflammation?
IgG1 and IgG3
Which disease is caused by autoantibodies specific for a protein required for absorption of vitamin B12, resulting in a multisystem disease due to B12 deficiency?
Pernicious anemia
Understanding the Role of Antibodies in Tissue Injury: Test Your Knowledge
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