Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology & Modified with [May 02 2014] Marieb
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology & Modified with [May 02 2014] Marieb
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ISBN: 9780133964370
Author: Elaine N. Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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The symptoms of paranasal sinus and respiratory tract infections (RTIs) caused by the deficiency of IgA (immunoglobulin alpha).

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Antibodies are also known as immunoglobulins and made up of gamma globulins. These antibodies produce a response against various antigens. It is made up of four polypeptide chains linked together by disulfide bonds. Two similar chains are heavy and different chains are light chains.

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