antibodies Flashcards
1
Q
IgG shape
A
monomer
2
Q
IgA shape
A
monomer / dimer
3
Q
IgM shape
A
pentamer
4
Q
IgD shape
A
monomer
5
Q
IgE shape
A
monomer
6
Q
IgG function
A
enhance phagocytosis of bacteria and viruses
fixes complement and passes to the fetal circulation
7
Q
IgA function
A
provides localised protection on mucous membranes
8
Q
most abundant isotype in blood serum
A
IgG
9
Q
can pass to the fetal circulation
A
IgG
10
Q
predominant immunoglobulin found in breast milk
A
IgA
11
Q
where is IgA found
A
found in the secretions of digestive, respiratory, and urogenital tracts and systems
12
Q
most commonly produced immunoglobulin in the body
A
IgA
13
Q
transported across the interior of the cell via transcytosis
A
IgA
14
Q
first immunoglobulin to be secreted in response to an infection
A
IgM
15
Q
fixes complement but does not pass to the fetal circulation
A
IgM
