Which of the following best describes IgM antibodies?

A) They cause basophils and eosinophils to degranulate.
B) They are the most common type of antibody in the blood during the initial phases of an immune response.
C) They are the antibody class found in body secretions.
D) They interact with phagocytes and NK cells.
E) They can cross the placenta to provide passive immunity.


B

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