OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
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vaccination
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immunity
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immunoglobulins
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none of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Immunoglobulins (Ig) or antibodies are glycoproteins produced by plasma cells. B cells are instructed by specific immunogens, for example, bacterial proteins, to differentiate into plasma cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -B lymphocytes produce antibodies-proteins (gamma globulins) that recognize foreign substances (antigen) and attach themselves to them.
Detailed explanation-3: -Immunoglobulins (Ig) are Y-shaped protein molecules, called antibodies, that are made by plasma cells. An immunoglobulin is made up of 4 parts called chains. There are 2 light chains and 2 heavy chains that are attached to each other by chemical bonds. There are 5 types of immunoglobulins – IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD and IgE.
Detailed explanation-4: -Antibodies are protective proteins produced by your immune system. They attach to antigens (foreign substances)-such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and toxins-and remove them from your body.
Detailed explanation-5: -Antibodies belong to a group of globular proteins of serum/plasma; they are therefore also known as immunoglobulins.