Antibody Classes-------------------------------------End-----------------------------------

Question 1

what is IgA?

Answer 1

monomer in plasma; dimer in mucus, saliva, tears, milk, intestinal secretions, prevents adherence to epithelia

Question 2

what is IgD?

Answer 2

monomer; B cell membrane antigen receptor

Question 3

what is IgE?

Answer 3

monomer; on mast cells; stimulates release of histamines, attracts eosinophils; immediate hypersensitivity reactions

Question 4

what is IgG?

Answer 4

monomer; 80% circulating, crosses placenta to fetus, 2 immune response, complement fixation

Question 5

what is IgM?

Answer 5

pentamer, 10% in plasma, 1 immune response, agglutination, complement fixation

Question 6

name this antibody:

pentamer, 10% in plasma, 1 immune response, agglutination, complement fixation

Answer 6

IgM

Question 7

name this antibody:

monomer; 80% circulating, crosses placenta to fetus, 2 immune response, complement fixation

Answer 7

IgG

Question 8

name this antibody:

monomer; on mast cells; stimulates release of histamines, attracts eosinophils; immediate hypersensitivity reactions

Answer 8

IgE

Question 9

name this antibody:

monomer; B cell membrane antigen receptor

Answer 9

IgD

Question 10

name this antibody:

monomer in plasma; dimer in mucus, saliva, tears, milk, intestinal secretions, prevents adherence to epithelia

Answer 10

IgA