Immunoglobulins Ch.14
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Created by:
shoshin2 Plus on April 18, 2012
Subjects:
immunity, lymphatic system, anatomy
Description:
immunity, lymphatic system, anatomy
Classes:
A&P for Healthcare Professionals
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7 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 IgM | largest antibody molecule; efficient in combining with large particulate antigen |
| IgA | antibodies in respiratory/ gastrointestinal/ mucous membranes/ secretions; combines with ingested/ inhaled antigens and prevents their absorption |
| IgD | surface of B-cells; prong-attaching antigen receptors which produce antibodies |
| IgG | principal antibody molecule formed from most infectious agents; combines with antigens & activates complement |
| igE | present normally in small amounts in the blood; amounts increase in the blood of allergic persons |
| Clones | small groups of identical B cells or T cells, produced during adaptive immunity |
| Immunoglobulins / Antibodies | aka gamma globulins; proteins produced by the plasma cells derived from B lymphocytes |
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