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What is the primary function of IgG in the human immune system?
What is the primary function of IgG in the human immune system?
- Production of cytokines
- Presentation of antigens to B cells
- Detoxification of harmful substances (correct)
- Activation of T-cells
What is the characteristic of antibodies produced by each B cell?
What is the characteristic of antibodies produced by each B cell?
- They are classified into three isotypes
- They are produced in the thymus
- They recognize multiple antigens
- They recognize only one kind of antigen (correct)
Where do B cells develop and mature?
Where do B cells develop and mature?
- Bone marrow (correct)
- Thymus
- Lymph nodes
- Spleen
What is the percentage of human immunoglobulins accounted for by IgG?
What is the percentage of human immunoglobulins accounted for by IgG?
What is the role of IgG in fetal development?
What is the role of IgG in fetal development?
What is the name of the response involving the production and secretion of antibodies or immunoglobulins?
What is the name of the response involving the production and secretion of antibodies or immunoglobulins?
What is the primary function of IgE in regions where parasitic infections are rare?
What is the primary function of IgE in regions where parasitic infections are rare?
What is the main advantage of IgM's pentameric structure in terms of antigen binding?
What is the main advantage of IgM's pentameric structure in terms of antigen binding?
What is the function of IgA in breast milk?
What is the function of IgA in breast milk?
What is the percentage of human immunoglobulins accounted for by IgM?
What is the percentage of human immunoglobulins accounted for by IgM?
What is the primary mechanism of defense involved in cell-mediated response?
What is the primary mechanism of defense involved in cell-mediated response?
What is the primary function of IgD, although its exact function remains unknown?
What is the primary function of IgD, although its exact function remains unknown?
What type of immune response is involved when cytotoxic cells defend the body against infection?
What type of immune response is involved when cytotoxic cells defend the body against infection?
What is the primary function of antibodies produced in the humoral response?
What is the primary function of antibodies produced in the humoral response?
What is the term for the community of microorganisms that live on the human skin?
What is the term for the community of microorganisms that live on the human skin?
What is the term for the production and secretion of antibodies against specific antigens?
What is the term for the production and secretion of antibodies against specific antigens?
What type of cells are involved in the humoral response to combat antigens?
What type of cells are involved in the humoral response to combat antigens?
What is the term for the cells that remember specific antigens and provide long-term immunity?
What is the term for the cells that remember specific antigens and provide long-term immunity?
