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During the secondary response, which antibody will be in higher concentration?
During the secondary response, which antibody will be in higher concentration?
What is the duration of the antibody response in the primary response?
What is the duration of the antibody response in the primary response?
What is the primary function of antibodies?
What is the primary function of antibodies?
What are the two main functions of antibodies?
What are the two main functions of antibodies?
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What is the process by which antibodies make microorganisms more easily ingested by phagocytic cells?
What is the process by which antibodies make microorganisms more easily ingested by phagocytic cells?
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What is the primary antibody in the fetus due to its ability to cross the placenta?
What is the primary antibody in the fetus due to its ability to cross the placenta?
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After birth, does the concentration of IgG in the mother increase or decrease?
After birth, does the concentration of IgG in the mother increase or decrease?
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What are the processes involved in the evaluation of humoral immunity?
What are the processes involved in the evaluation of humoral immunity?
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How is the evaluation of humoral immunity tested?
How is the evaluation of humoral immunity tested?
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Which tests are used for the evaluation of humoral immunity?
Which tests are used for the evaluation of humoral immunity?
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What type of antibodies can be made by the fetus if an infection occurs?
What type of antibodies can be made by the fetus if an infection occurs?
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What type of immunity is primarily targeted by humoral immunity?
What type of immunity is primarily targeted by humoral immunity?
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Which type of immunity is more important for protection against intracellular pathogens?
Which type of immunity is more important for protection against intracellular pathogens?
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What specific diseases are targeted by humoral immunity due to exotoxin mediation?
What specific diseases are targeted by humoral immunity due to exotoxin mediation?
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Which virulence types are directly targeted by humoral immunity?
Which virulence types are directly targeted by humoral immunity?
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When does the primary immune response occur?
When does the primary immune response occur?
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After a primary response, how long is the lag period for the antibodies to become detectable in the serum?
After a primary response, how long is the lag period for the antibodies to become detectable in the serum?
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What is the first antibody to be presented when exposed to infection for the first time, followed by which antibody?
What is the first antibody to be presented when exposed to infection for the first time, followed by which antibody?
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Which antibody declines earlier than IgG?
Which antibody declines earlier than IgG?
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For how long does the serum antibody concentration continue to rise before declining?
For how long does the serum antibody concentration continue to rise before declining?
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What is the secondary response?
What is the secondary response?
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In the secondary response, what characterizes the antibody response compared to the primary response?
In the secondary response, what characterizes the antibody response compared to the primary response?
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What is the role of humoral immunity in protection against pathogens?
What is the role of humoral immunity in protection against pathogens?
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