Microbio Lab Module 5: Immunology and Immune System Functions

IgA is found in mucous membranes like tears, saliva, and mother's milk, making it a ______ immunoglobulin

IgD is involved in lymphocytic differentiation triggered by ______

IgE is responsible for immediate allergic reactions and immunity to invading ______

IgG is the most ______ immunoglobulin and provides passive immunity for infants

IgM is the largest immunoglobulin and is the first to arrive at the infection site to fight against ______

Specific Host Defense is the state of being highly resistant to a specific ______

The role of the immune system includes defending the body against ______

Innate immunity is the individual's ability to resist infection by means of normally present body ______

Physiologic barriers of innate immunity include intact ______

Mucous membrane traps ______ in the respiratory tract and GIT

The acidity in the GIT and vagina helps in providing a ______ environment

Lysozyme attacks cell walls of microorganisms, especially those that are ______ positive