Author Question: The student nurse is learning about the functions of different antibodies. Which principles does the ... (Read 19 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The student nurse is learning about the functions of different antibodies. Which principles does the student learn? (Select all that apply.)

a. IgA is found in high concentrations in secretions from mucous membranes.
b. IgD is present in the highest concentrations in mucous membranes.
c. IgE is associated with antibody-mediated hypersensitivity reactions.
d. IgG comprises the majority of the circulating antibody population.
e. IgM is the first antibody formed by a newly sensitized B cell.

Question 2

Which are steps in the process of making an antigen-specific antibody? (Select all that apply.)

a. Antibody-antigen binding
b. Invasion
c. Opsonization
d. Recognition
e. Sensitization

dellikani2015 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D, E
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is found in high concentrations in secretions from mucous membranes. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is associated with antibody-mediated hypersensitivity reactions. The majority of the circulating antibody population consists of immunoglobulin G (IgG). The first antibody formed by a newly sensitized B cell is immunoglobulin M (IgM). Immunoglobulin D (IgD) is typically present in low concentrations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
The seven steps in the process of making antigen-specific antibodies are: exposure/invasion, antigen recognition, sensitization, antibody production and release, antigen-antibody binding, antibody binding actions, and sustained immunity. Opsonization is the adherence of an antibody to the antigen, marking it for destruction.