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Antibodies are produced in response to antigens. If you get infected with one of the 200 viruses that cause colds, these viruses are antigens and your body will respond by making antibodies. The antibodies will inactivate the virus. It usually takes 7-10 for the process to be complete.

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Which antibody and antigen combination match each blood type?

The blood type notation A Rh- indicates which antigens and antibodies are present in the blood. A indicates there are A antigens. Rh+ indicates there are Rh antigens. B antibodies. If there are A and Rh antigens but no B antigens, the antibodies in the blood plasma are B antibodies.


Can antibodies bind to multiple antigens simultaneously?

Yes, antibodies can bind to multiple antigens simultaneously.


The functions of antibodies is to?

Function of antibodies is to neutralizes the antigens that enters.


What do antibodies work against?

Antigens


What is the difference between antibodies and antitoxins?

Antibodies attach to antigens preventing them from attacking cells in the body. Antitoxins attack antigens and destroy them


Do antibodies attack extracellular or intracellular antigens?

Antibodies primarily target extracellular antigens, which are found outside of cells. These antigens can be on the surface of pathogens or released into the extracellular environment. Intracellular antigens, located inside cells, are primarily targeted by T cells of the immune system.


What kind of antibodies does type AB have?

Since that person has anti-B antibodies, then A antigens are present in her red blood cells. Since that person doesnt have anti-A antibodies, then there are no B antigens present, which means the person has A type blood.


To what do antibodies attach on the pathogen?

Antibodies attach to specific antigens on the surface of pathogens.


Proteins in blood that bind to antigens?

Antibodies.


What are produced when the body is exposed to antigens?

Antibodies.


Antibodies are produced when the body is exposed to?

soluble antigens whch entrs our body


How are antibodies and antigens related in the immune response?

Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens, which are foreign substances that trigger an immune response. Antibodies bind to antigens to help neutralize or eliminate them from the body, playing a crucial role in the immune response.