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tiara099

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Which of the following characterizes an antigen?
 
  a. It is composed of units that synthesize antibodies.
  b. It is comprised of immunoglobins and B lymphocytes.
  c. It is a foreign substance to the body that prompts a response from the immune system.
  d. It is identical to a T cell and helps neutralize invading foreign bodies.

Question 2

Which of the following cell types engulf and destroy infectious agents?
 
  a. phagocytes
  b. T cells
  c. helper T cells
  d. B lymphocytes


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janeli

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: a


tiara099

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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