Antibodies can protect the body by either destroying or inactivating a particular antigen by: (Select all that apply.)
a. mechanically harming it.
b. activating the complement system.
c. releasing chemicals that alter the envi-ronment of the antigen.
d. directly attacking the nucleus of the anti-gen.
e. forming organic "chains" that sweep out the antigen.
A, B, C
Antibodies destroy an antigen by mechanically harming it, activating the complement system, and releasing chemicals that alter the environment of the antigen.
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