Immunology Flashcards
1
Q
Where are IgA antibodies found?
What do they do?
A
Nose, breathing passages, digestive tract, ears, eyes, vagina
In secretions - tears, saliva, sweat
PROTECT BODY SURFACES EXPOSED TO FOREIGN SUBSTANCES
2
Q
Where are igG antibodies found?
What do they do?
A
ALL BODY FLUIDS (G for gloopy!)
Fight bacterial and viral infections - GO!
MOST COMMON ANTIBODY AND ONLY ANTIBODY THAT CAN CROSS THE PLACENTA!
3
Q
Where are IgM antibodies found?
A
Blood and lymph
FIRST TYPE OF ANTIBODY IN RESPONSE TO INFECTION - ‘Me first!’
4
Q
IgE antibodies - where found?
A
Lungs
Skin
Mucous membranes
Allergy = ELLERGY!!!!?
React against foreign substances
5
Q
IgD antibodies?
A
Plasma membranes of immature B lymphocytes (immature B looks like a D!?)
Found in small amounts of blood
