An opsonin is a __________________

A.
subclass of immunoglobulin.

B.
compound released by leukocytes that aids in the immune response to an antigen.

C.
substance that promotes fever.

D.
compound released by leukocytes that inhibits the immune response to an antigen.

E.
substance that makes antigens more susceptible to phagocytosis.


E

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