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Antigen (Ag)
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A substance that causes the body to produce specific antibodies or sensitized T cells
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Antibody (Ab)
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proteins made in response to an Ag; can combine with that Ag
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Complement
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serum proteins that bind to Ab in an Ag-Ab reaction, cause cell lysis
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Globulins
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serum proteins
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Gamma Globulins
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serum fraction containing Ab
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Adaptive immunity
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-develops during an individual's life time.
-specific antibody and lymphocyte response to an antigen |
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Humoral immunity
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involved antibodies produce by B cells.
- B cells recognize antigen by antibodies on their surfaces |
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Acquired immunity
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immunity acquired by infection or vaccination or by the transfer of antibody or lymphocytes from an immune donor.
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serology
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the study of reactions between antibodies and antigen
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antiserum
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the generic term for serum b/c it contain Ab
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