Why is isotype switching important?
What will be an ideal response?
Isotype switching is important because the different antibody isotypes have different effector functions, and efficient immune responses rely upon the production of the most appropriate effector function to combat the particular pathogen.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the endocrine system?
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Albert is taking dutasteride, an antiandrogen, for benign prostatic hyperplasia. What is the action of this drug?
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Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?
A. older white women B. older white men C. older black women D. older Asian men