Immune System Flashcards
What is another name for antibody
Immunoglobulin
Which type of cell of the Immune system produces antibodies
B cell
What is the main role of antibodies
Containing the rapid production of a virus
What are the 5 antibody types
Immunoglobulin A (IgA), IgD, IgE, IgG, IgM
Which of the following best describes antibody - mediated immunity
a) branch of the immune system which combats antigens from pathogens that are freely circulating, or outside the infected cells
b) enabled by antigen production from B cells
c) also known as humoral immunity
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
Immunoglobulins are able to identify and block specific antigens
True or false
Answer: true
The complement system is an enzyme group in the blood which activated:
Various pathways in the innate immune system to fight infection
Which cell produces histamine
Mast cell