Long Quiz 2 Flashcards
most common antibody in serum
IgG
largest immunoglobulin
IgM
The protection of respiratory and gastrointestinal mucous -membranes and
external body secretions such as tears, saliva, seminal fluid, urine, and colostrum is accomplished by this immunoglobulin.
IgA
The immune responses
- Antigens
- Source of Antigens
- Antibodies
- Cell-Mediated Immunity
Nonspecific defense mechanisms
Complement System, Phagocytosis, Natural Killer Cells, Interferon, Inflammatory Response
Mechanism similar to that of cholera toxin
LT toxin
cytotoxin, causing red rash in scarlet fever
Erythrogenic toxin
toxin produced by C. perfringens
Clostridial a toxin
Mechanism similar to that of diphtheria toxin
Exotoxin A
Streptococcus pyogenes means of attachment
M protein
Influenza virus means of attachment
hemmaglutinin spikes
Neisseria gonorrhoeae means of adhesion
pili