12 Questions
IgA is found in mucous membranes like tears, saliva, and mother's milk, making it a ______ immunoglobulin
secretory
IgD is involved in lymphocytic differentiation triggered by ______
antigen
IgE is responsible for immediate allergic reactions and immunity to invading ______
parasite
IgG is the most ______ immunoglobulin and provides passive immunity for infants
common
IgM is the largest immunoglobulin and is the first to arrive at the infection site to fight against ______
antigen
Specific Host Defense is the state of being highly resistant to a specific ______
pathogen
The role of the immune system includes defending the body against ______
infection
Innate immunity is the individual's ability to resist infection by means of normally present body ______
functions
Physiologic barriers of innate immunity include intact ______
skin
Mucous membrane traps ______ in the respiratory tract and GIT
microbes
The acidity in the GIT and vagina helps in providing a ______ environment
protective
Lysozyme attacks cell walls of microorganisms, especially those that are ______ positive
gram
Explore the concepts related to immunology in microbiology, including the study of host reactions to foreign antigens and the role of the immune system in defending the body against infections. Learn about innate immunity, physiologic barriers, and the importance of defending against colonization.
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