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| Any molecule that can be recognized by the adaptive immune system elements. |
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| Small portion of the antigen that contacts the antigen-binding sites of B cell or T cell receptor. |
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| What is an allogeneic antigen? |
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| antigens from humans- red cells, leukocytes, platelets, or immunoglobulin antigens. |
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| What is an autologous antigen? |
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| antigens from self- damaged or mutated, or recognized through cross-reactivity. |
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| soluble immunoglobulin synthesized by a plasma cell upon exposure to an appropriate antigen. |
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| destruction of cells within the monocyte/macrophage system is what kind of destruction? |
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| Destruction of cells by complement is what kind of cell destruction? |
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| What classes of antibody are human blood group antibodies usually? |
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| IgG, IgM and occasionally IgA |
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| What is the immunoglobulin class in the primary response? |
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| What is the usual class of antibodies formed in response to red cells, white cells and platelets? |
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| How many subclasses are there of IgG? |
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| Which subclass of IgG does not cross the placenta? |
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| Which subclass of IgG activates the classical complement pathway the best? |
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| Which subclass of IgG does not activate complement by the classical pathway? |
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| Which 2 classes of IgG interact well with Fc receptors on phagocytic cells? |
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| Does IgM activate complement? |
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| Yes, IgM activates complement readily once bound to target. |
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| Does IgM cross the placenta? |
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