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What is the function of neutralization antibodies in the immune response?
What is the function of neutralization antibodies in the immune response?
- They produce a membrane attack complex, leading to cell lysis
- They bind to antigens on bacteria, marking them for phagocytosis
- They trigger the activation of complement proteins
- They bind to viral surface proteins, preventing infection of a host cell (correct)
What is the outcome of the formation of a membrane attack complex?
What is the outcome of the formation of a membrane attack complex?
- Neutralization of the virus
- Activation of macrophages
- Lysis of the foreign cell (correct)
- Phagocytosis of the foreign cell
Which class of immunoglobulin is the most abundant in the body?
Which class of immunoglobulin is the most abundant in the body?
- IgM
- IgA
- IgE
- IgG (correct)
What is the role of opsonization in the immune response?
What is the role of opsonization in the immune response?
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Which immunoglobulin is membrane-bound?
Which immunoglobulin is membrane-bound?
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What is the role of antigen-antibody complexes in the immune response?
What is the role of antigen-antibody complexes in the immune response?
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What is the outcome of phagocytosis in the immune response?
What is the outcome of phagocytosis in the immune response?
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Which immunoglobulin is the first soluble class produced?
Which immunoglobulin is the first soluble class produced?
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What is the role of the complement system in the immune response?
What is the role of the complement system in the immune response?
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How many different forms of immunoglobulin can B cells express?
How many different forms of immunoglobulin can B cells express?
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