Describe the various effects of antibodies in an immune response.

What will be an ideal response?


Antibodies enhance phagocytosis through clumping and opsonization, neutralize bacterial toxins, activate
complement, mediate inflammation, and activate immune cells.

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The proteins that B cells produce that attack foreign molecules are

A. interleukins. B. lymphocytes. C. antibodies. D. MHC complexes.

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Identify the functions of the vagina

A) produce mucus, protect the uterus from pathogens, and sheds its inner layer during menstruation B) produce oocytes, secrete female sex hormones, and secrete inhibin C) primary site of fertilization, site of fetal development, and sheds its inner layer during menstruation D) passageway for elimination of menstrual fluids, receives the penis during sexual intercourse, and forms the inferior portion of the birth canal E) passageway for elimination of menstrual fluids, receives the penis during sexual intercourse, and is the site of fetal development

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Active bone marrow is red because of the presence of ________ whereas inactive marrow is ________ because of an abundance of adipocytes.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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How many eggs can one hen produce a year?

a. 200 c. 400 b. 300 d. 500

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