Which factor is the success of most vaccines in establishing an antigen-antibody response de-pendent upon?
a. The humoral response of the immune system
b. The age and weight of the patient
c. Sufficient levels of circulating proteins
d. Sufficient levels of circulating polysaccharides
ANS: A
The success of most vaccines in establishing an antigen-antibody response depends on the hu-moral response of the immune system. B cells are responsible for humoral immunity and for the production of antibodies that react with the antigens.
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