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Antibodies are antibodies. They are specific proteins known as immunoglobulins, that have a specific structure. They have an antigen binding region, called the Fab fragment, that is extremely variable, and a tail that binds to antibody receptors, called the Fc fragment that only has a handful of variations. The Fc tail defines what kind of antibody the protein is, (i.e. IgG, IgE, IgM, etc.).
Other proteins can bind foreign bodies, the most important of which is the complement system.
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What are the purpose of agglutination test?
Agglutination serves to provide an idea of the presence of certain antibodies within the body. If specific antibodies against the antigen are present, the antibodies will combine with the antigens, coat the cells and cause the cells to join together, or agglutinate. It can be used to identify unknown antigens in diagnosing infections and to determine matching tissue types and blood groupings between two individuals.
What does the human immune system produced that is the basis for immunization?
Antibodies
What do vaccines stimulate production of?
Vaccines stimulate production of antibodies.
Antibodies found in blood type A positive?
primarily B antibodies and Rh antibodies
Do T-cells make antibodies?
No they do not. B cells synthesize the antibodies.
What pathogens respond to antibodies?
Antibodies respond to pathogens.
Where are antibodies made?
Antibodies are made in the lymph nodes.
The functions of antibodies is to?
Function of antibodies is to neutralizes the antigens that enters.
What do antibodies fight?
antibodies fight infections
What are proteins that destroy foreign substances called?
An example of a protein that helps fight off infection is antibodies.
What substances may form in the human body due to invaders entering the blood?
Antibodies will eventually form but it takes 7-10 days for that to happen.
What secrets antibodies?
antibodies are produced by plasma cells of B-cells.
