What occurs when the host human responds to the injected antibodies circulating through the body?
A) The host forms antigen–antibody complexes with the injected antibodies.
B) The host produces a passive immunity to the antibodies.
C) The circulating antibodies attack the host cells.
D) The host produces its own antibodies to the injected antibodies.
D
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In some cases, the host human responds to the circulating injected antibodies, which are foreign proteins to the host's body, by producing its own antibodies to the injected antibodies. This results in serum sickness, a massive immune reaction that is manifested by fever, arthritis, flank pain, myalgia, and arthralgia. Options A, B, and C are incorrect answers to the question.
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