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What is the primary function of humoral immunity?
What is the primary function of humoral immunity?
Which specific exotoxins does humoral immunity target?
Which specific exotoxins does humoral immunity target?
What distinguishes the primary immune response?
What distinguishes the primary immune response?
How long is the lag period for antibody production after the first exposure to an infection?
How long is the lag period for antibody production after the first exposure to an infection?
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Which antibody is the first to be produced upon exposure to an infection for the first time?
Which antibody is the first to be produced upon exposure to an infection for the first time?
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What characterizes the secondary immune response?
What characterizes the secondary immune response?
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During the secondary response, which antibody type is produced in higher concentration?
During the secondary response, which antibody type is produced in higher concentration?
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What is the duration of the antibody response in the primary response?
What is the duration of the antibody response in the primary response?
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Which antibody type is primarily produced in the fetus?
Which antibody type is primarily produced in the fetus?
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What cells are attributed to the rapid antibody response during the secondary response?
What cells are attributed to the rapid antibody response during the secondary response?
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What are the processes used for the evaluation of humoral immunity?
What are the processes used for the evaluation of humoral immunity?
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What is opsonization?
What is opsonization?
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What is the lag period in the primary response before antibodies are detected?
What is the lag period in the primary response before antibodies are detected?
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What is the main function of antibodies?
What is the main function of antibodies?
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What are the combined immunizations widely used?
What are the combined immunizations widely used?
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What happens to the concentration of IgG in the mom after birth?
What happens to the concentration of IgG in the mom after birth?
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Study Notes
Humoral Immunity Overview
- Primary function is to produce antibodies that target specific pathogens and toxins.
- Specifically targets exotoxins, which are toxic substances secreted by bacteria.
Immune Responses
- Primary immune response is characterized by a lag phase before antibodies are detectable.
- The lag period for antibody production after first exposure is typically around 5 to 10 days.
- First antibody produced during the initial exposure is IgM.
Secondary Immune Response
- Distinguished by a faster and stronger antibody response due to memory cells.
- During the secondary response, IgG is produced in higher concentrations than during the primary response.
Antibody Response Duration
- Duration of antibody response in the primary response is variable but can last several weeks.
- Fetal immunity primarily produced through IgG, which crosses the placenta.
Immune Cells and Evaluation
- Memory B cells are responsible for the rapid antibody response during the secondary response.
- Evaluation of humoral immunity involves processes such as measuring antibody titers and functionality.
Opsonization and Antibody Function
- Opsonization is the process where antibodies coat pathogens, enhancing their recognition and ingestion by phagocytes.
- The main function of antibodies is to neutralize pathogens, promote opsonization, and activate the complement system.
Immunization Practices
- Combined immunizations widely used include DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) and MMR (measles, mumps, rubella).
- After birth, IgG concentration in the mother decreases, as the infant begins producing its own antibodies.
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Test your knowledge of humoral immunity with this quiz. Explore topics such as antibody-mediated immunity, protection against different pathogens, and the role of humoral immunity in targeting specific exotoxins.
