immunoglobulins Flashcards
1
Q
IgG is a _
A
monomer
2
Q
IgG total % of antibody in serum
A
80
3
Q
average half life of IgG
A
23 days
4
Q
IgG fixes complement?
A
y
5
Q
IgG function
A
long term immunity, memory antibodies, neutralize toxin, opsonizes
6
Q
IgA is a _
A
dimer
7
Q
IgA total % of antibody in serum
A
13
8
Q
average half life of IgA
A
6 days
9
Q
IgA fixes complement?
A
n
10
Q
IgA function
A
secretory antibody, on mucous membranes
11
Q
IgM is a _
A
pentamer
12
Q
IgM total % of antibody in serum
A
6
13
Q
average half life of IgM
A
5 days
14
Q
IgM fixes complement?
A
y
15
Q
IgM function
A
first response, can serve as B cell receptor
