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Which type of immunoglobulin is the first to be produced in response to an antigen?
Which type of immunoglobulin is the first to be produced in response to an antigen?
What is the main function of the Fc fragment of an antibody?
What is the main function of the Fc fragment of an antibody?
What is the primary role of secretory IgA (SIgA) in the body?
What is the primary role of secretory IgA (SIgA) in the body?
Which class of immunoglobulin is primarily found on the surface of B cells?
Which class of immunoglobulin is primarily found on the surface of B cells?
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How do the light chains of an antibody differ from the heavy chains?
How do the light chains of an antibody differ from the heavy chains?
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Which type of immunoglobulin is primarily responsible for activating the classical complement pathway?
Which type of immunoglobulin is primarily responsible for activating the classical complement pathway?
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Which immunoglobulin is the most efficient in activating complement via the Classical pathway?
Which immunoglobulin is the most efficient in activating complement via the Classical pathway?
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Which immunoglobulin is NOT opsonic?
Which immunoglobulin is NOT opsonic?
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Which immunoglobulin is inactivated by IgA protease produced by certain bacteria?
Which immunoglobulin is inactivated by IgA protease produced by certain bacteria?
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Which immunoglobulin is predominant in various secretions such as tear, saliva, and colostrum?
Which immunoglobulin is predominant in various secretions such as tear, saliva, and colostrum?
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Which immunoglobulin acts as an antigen receptor on naive B lymphocytes?
Which immunoglobulin acts as an antigen receptor on naive B lymphocytes?
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Which immunoglobulin is associated with Type I hypersensitivity reactions such as atopy and anaphylaxis?
Which immunoglobulin is associated with Type I hypersensitivity reactions such as atopy and anaphylaxis?
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Which of the following statements about IgM is correct?
Which of the following statements about IgM is correct?
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What is the structure of IgM?
What is the structure of IgM?
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Which of the following fragments is produced when an antibody is digested by papain?
Which of the following fragments is produced when an antibody is digested by papain?
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Which immunoglobulin class is effective as an antitoxin?
Which immunoglobulin class is effective as an antitoxin?
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What is the role of IgA in the body?
What is the role of IgA in the body?
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Which immunoglobulin class is associated with the function of IgD?
Which immunoglobulin class is associated with the function of IgD?
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