Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook: A Complete Study Guide
Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook: A Complete Study Guide
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ISBN: 9780321960771
Author: Elaine N. Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 30SAE
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The five classes of immunoglobulins (Ig). Also give the name of the one that is most likely to be attached to a B (lymphocytes maturing in the bone marrow) cell membrane, abundant in the plasma, important in allergic responses, the first Ig released during primary response and crosses the placental barrier.

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Immunoglobulins or antibodies are grouped into five isotypes that differ in the type of heavy chain present. These make a part of the humoral immunity under the adaptive or specific immune system of the body.

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