Lesson 18 Part 2 Flashcards
Molecules composed of carbohydrates and protein
Glycoprotein
Stimulating the production of antibodies
Antigens
Another name for antigenic determinants
Epitopes
May act as antigens if they are couple with a large carrier such as a protein
Haptens
What are the types of antigens in the body
T-dependent antigens
T-independent antigens
The majority of antigens are referred to as ???
T-dependent antigens or T-independent antigens
T-dependent antigens
The process of this type of antigen requires only B cells
T-independent antigens
Initial immune response to particular antigen
Primary response
It happens when there’s subsequent response to the same antigen
Secondary response
All antibodies are in categories of ______
Immunoglobulin
Globular glycoproteins in the blood that participate in immune reactions
Immunoglobulin
These antibodies are found in blood
Humoral or circulating antibodies
Antibodies that provide protection againt infectious diseases
Protective antibodies