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9 Cards in this Set
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only dimer immunoglobulin
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IgA
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found in saliva, tears, and breast milk
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IgA
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binds to allergens and triggers histamine release from mast cells
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IgE
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protects against parasitic worms
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IgE
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four types of this immunoglobulins
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IgG
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provides majority of antibody-based immunity against pathogens in the body
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IgG
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only antibody capable of crossing the placenta to give passive immunity to fetus
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IgG
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initial attack in humoral-mediated before IgG takes over
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IgM
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activate basophils and mast cells to produce antimicrobial factors
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IgD
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