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Large proteins of the blood and body fluids produced by the immune system in response to the invasion of the body by foreign molecules?
Antibodies are large proteins produced by the immune system that specifically recognize and bind to foreign molecules called antigens. They help the immune system to identify and neutralize pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances. Each antibody is unique and can target a specific antigen.
What immunity is where resistance is provided by antibodies released to body fluids?
humoral immunity
What are blood fluids that contain antibodies and act more quickly than vaccines called?
antivenins
What cell that produces antibodies which circulate in body fluids such as blood and lymph?
white blood cell
Where in the body is secretin produced?
Secretin is produced in the small intestine, specifically in the duodenum. It is released in response to acidic chyme entering the duodenum from the stomach, and it helps stimulate the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich fluids to neutralize the acidity.
What is the primary function of humoral immunity?
it produces antibodies that circulate in body fluids.
What does seropositive mean and how is a person tested for HIV?
When a person contracts HIV, their body releases certain antibodies to fight that infection. As such, if those antibodies are found in a person, then that individual has HIV. These antibodies can be detected through a simple examination of oral fluids or a blood sample. If you are found to have these antibodies, then you are seropositive.
Testing of what body fluids can confirm a measles diagnosis?
If there is any doubt as to the diagnosis, then a specimen of body fluids (mucus, urine) can be collected and combined with fluorescent-tagged measles virus antibodies.
What moves in response to vibrations of the fluids in the ear?
Hair cells in the cochlea of the inner ear move in response to vibrations of the fluids, which then generate electrical signals that are sent to the brain for processing sound information.
What is the bony tube that contains fluids as well as neurons that move in response to the vibrations of the fluids?
The bony tube that contains fluids as well as neurons that move in response to the vibrations of the fluids is called the cochlea. It is a spiral-shaped structure located in the inner ear and plays a crucial role in hearing by converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.
What are chemicals produced by the body that attack invading germs?
Enzymes in body fluids provide a chemical barrier to pathogens. Gastric juice, for example, contains the protein-splitting enzyme pepsin and has a low pH due to hydrochloric acid in the stomach. The combined effect of pepsin and hydrochloric acid kills many pathogens that enter the stomach. Similarly, tears contain the enzyme lysozyme, which destroys certain bacteria on the eyes. The accumulation of salt from perspiration also kills certain bacteria on the skin.
What procedure may be used when treating Goodpasture's syndrome to remove circulating antibodies?
blood plasma, which contains antibodies, is removed from the body and replaced with fluids or donated plasma (plasmapheresis ) may be performed daily for two or more weeks
