immunoglobulins Flashcards
1
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Enhance phagocytosis of bacteria and viruses
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IgG
2
Q
fixes complement and passes to the fetal circulation
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igG
3
Q
most abundant isotype in blood serum
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igG
4
Q
predominant immunoglobulin found in breast milk
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IgA
5
Q
found in the secretions of digestive, respiratory and urogenital tracts and systems
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IgA
6
Q
provides localised protection on mucous membranes
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igA
7
Q
transported across the interior of the cell via trabscytosis
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IgA
8
Q
first immunoglobulin to be secreted in response to an infection
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IgM
9
Q
fixes complement but does not pass fetal circulation
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IgM
10
Q
anti-A, B Blood antibodies
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IgM
11
Q
pentamer when secreted
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IgM
12
Q
role in immune system largely unknown
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IgD
13
Q
involved in activation of B cells
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IgD
14
Q
mediates type 1 hypersensitivy reactions
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IgE
15
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synthesised by plasma cells
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IgE
