antigens Flashcards
1
Q
What are antigens?
A
Molecules on the surface of cells that act like an ID tag.
2
Q
What are antibodies?
A
Proteins that help fight foreign invaders in the body.
3
Q
Which cells produce antibodies?
A
B-cells (a type of lymphocyte).
4
Q
Where do antibodies travel?
A
In the plasma of the blood.
5
Q
What are the two major groups of red blood cell antigens?
A
The ABO System and the Rh System.
