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What family of proteins do antibodies belong in?
immunoglobulins
Are antibodies and immunoglobulins the same thing?
yes they are interchangeable
What are secreted by plasma cells and are also known as antibodies?
immunoglobulins
What is the fraction of plasma proteins that contain antibodies?
immunoglobulins
What are specialized antibodies that can render a pathogen unable to reproduce or continue to grow?
immunoglobulins
How do you call the soluble proteins secreted by plasma cells?
Yes they are
How are immunization and immunoglobulin alike?
The term "immunisation" refers to the use of immunoglobulins and vaccines in order to protect people from infectious diseases. Vaccines contain minute amount of inactive infectious organisms whereas immunoglobulins contain antibodies.
What is the RAST?
It is a blood test that determines the level of antibodies (immunoglobulins) in the blood after specific foods are eaten
What is the radioallergosorbent test?
It is a blood test that determines the level of antibodies (immunoglobulins) in the blood after specific foods are eaten
A protein made by white blood cells and capable of destroying bacteria and viruses?
immunoglobulins, antibodies
What are proteins that activate the immune system and fight viruses?
They are called antibodies. Another term is immunoglobulins.
What is the difference between antibody and immunogloulin?
Antibodies are secreted (plasma cells), while immunoglobulins are membrane-bound (naive B cells).
