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12 Cards in this Set
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What two components of the Immune Response?
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-Antigens
-Antibodies |
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Define Antigens
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component that elicits an immune response
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Give examples of Antigens
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-bacteria, fungi
-Pollen -foreign blood cells -egg whites -Transplanted tissues |
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Antibodies are also known as?
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Gamma globulins
immunoglobulins |
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What are the characteristics of an Antibody?
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proteins
Y shaped made by host in response to antigens tailor made (lock and key) Made by WBC B cells role is to bind to Antigens |
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Which is the most common antibody?
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IgG
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Which is the antibody that can cross the placenta?
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IgG
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Which antibody is a Pentamer?
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IgM
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Which antibody is released as dimmer?
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IgA
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Which Antibody is involved in allergic reactions?
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IgE
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Which antibody stimulate phagocytosis
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IgM
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IgA comes in two forms
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in blood - serum form = monomer
in surface mucosa - dimmer (to protect mucosal surfaces against viruses) |
