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Flashcards by Rebecca Roy, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Rebecca Roy
about 10 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| IgG | Heavy chain gamma. Has 4 subclasses. Found in blood and ECF. Functions to opsonize. |
| IgD | Heavy chain delta. Secreted in small amounts on B cell. |
| IgE | Heavy chain epsilon. Low levels in blood. binds to last cells and brings on allergic reaction. Function as passively acquired receptor which coats parasite infected cells. |
| IgM | Heavy chain mu. First class of antibody made by developing B cell. Exists as pentamer when secreted. Functions to activate complement. |
| IgA | Heavy chain alpha. Is the secretory antibody in bodily fluids. Exists as dimer. Functions to neutralize pathogens as first defense. |
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