QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is a mucosal antibody which is secreted into mucus, saliva, tears and colostrum.
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c
IgA
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This acts as a B cell antigen receptor but its full function is unclear, and so it is not used to indicate primary infection.
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e
IgD
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This is the main antibody that occurs in primary immune responses. Its presence indicates primary infection.
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a
IgM
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This antibody is involved in allergies and fighting parasitic infections. It binds to mast cells and basophils.
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d
IgE
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This is the main antibody in secondary responses.
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b
IgG
Concept
Chapter
2693
3854
Antibodies
Topic
158
Immunology
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You are going through a patient's blood results and are concerned they may have an acute infection of hepatitis B.

The presence of which antibody in the blood would suggest an acute primary infection?
a