Match the immunoglobulin to its description.

1. crosses the placenta
2. present in breast milk
3. physiological role is unclear
4. binds to mast cells, triggering degranulation
5. reacts to blood group antigens

A. IgA
B. IgM
C. IgG
D. IgD
E. IgE


1. C. IgG
2. A. IgA
3. D. IgD
4. E. IgE
5. B. IgM

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