Blood Antibodies Flashcards
1
Q
Antibodies are complex chemicals called _
A
Immunoglobulins
2
Q
Immunoglobulins formed in response to _
A
Infection
3
Q
IgG make up _ of immunoglobulins in blood
A
3/4
4
Q
IgG effective at neutralizing _ produced by certain microbes
A
Toxins (poisons)
5
Q
IgM make up 1/14 of _ immunoglobulins
A
Serum
6
Q
IgM activates complements so they can _
A
Attack foreign cells
7
Q
IgA make up _ of immunoglobulins
A
1/5
8
Q
IgA mainly delivered to _ where germs likely to attack (3)
A
Mouth
Air passageways
Intestines
9
Q
IgA acts as antiseptic secretions, helping keep microbes from _
A
Penetrating mucous surfaces of body
10
Q
IgE protects body from _ by creating defensive inflammation
A
Helminths
11
Q
IgEs can be produced _
A
Excessively
12
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