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the immune system
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What are Foreign substances in the body known as?
antigens
What helps destroy substances that carry antigens?
Antibodies
What substances is NOT typically perceived as an antigen?
Self-antigens
Substances that the body recognizes as foreign are called?
Antigens Antibodies neutralize these molecules.
What are protein substances formed in the blood to destroy foreign substances?
Antigens are protein substances formed in the blood to destroy foreign substances. Antigens can also be administered artificially in some cases.
Substances or organisms that are foreign to the body?
Antigens is the term for molecules that are foreign to the body.
A complement cell is capable of producing and secreting antibodies that are coded to destroy specific antigens?
No
What makes the blood groups differ from each other?
It is the presence or absence of particular antigens that determines the blood type. Antigens are substances which trigger the body's immune response.
What are the natural defenses that your body has against harmful substances and disease?
Your body uses antibodies to attack any harmful substances in your body. These harmful substances are called antigens.
What are antigens on red cells?
they are substances present in surface of rbc used to determin bld group and genotype
Specialized cells that attack foreign substances upon recognizing the foreign surface antigens are called?
T-lymphocytes
What is a non pathogen antigen?
Antigens are substances that incite your immune system to respond by producing antibodies. They include both foreign substances, such as pollen, and substances made by the body. Ones made by the body are non harmful.
